Why some of Ken Paxton’s allies think he’s being sabotaged in the Texas Senate race.Errors by Flock license plate readers are leading police to pull over the wrong people.
And Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers redeems himself in a win over the Colts.Here’s what to know today.Bad blood spills over in the Texas Senate race Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton speaks on stage on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention in Dallas on September 9.Justin Sullivan / GettyIt’s been a brutal stretch for Republican Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton.Damaging leaks of his private conversations.
Details of his past romantic affairs.Jabs at his physical appearance.
And at least some of his allies are convinced the sabotage is coming from within his own party.This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day.Sign up here to get it in your inbox.Wounds haven’t healed from the contentious primary in which Paxton defeated Sen.
John Cornyn.Many in Paxton’s corner are convinced those aligned with Cornyn are trying to tank his chances.
Others in the GOP say Paxton’s negatives are so high that few want to associate with him.Interviews with more than a dozen Texas Republicans involved in the crossfire make it clear there’s no hope for a truce before Election Day — or perhaps ever.
Some say the fissures threaten to sideline GOP efforts ahead of a critical election.Read more about the bad blood.Meanwhile, Paxton’s Democratic rival James Talarico addressed his recent absence from the campaign trail yesterday, saying it was nothing but a “nasty case of the flu.”More election news: Analysis: Trump’s rallies are designed to pump enthusiasm into a base showing signs of fatigue and dissatisfaction.While the president can still bring a crowd like no one else in the Republican Party, he’s speaking in smaller venues — and often staring out at empty seats.
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