James Talarico Challenges Ken Paxton to Fox News Debate
Talarico said Paxton has dodged debate invitations and urged a Fox News forum with Bret Baier as moderator.
- On Thursday, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico challenged Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton to a debate moderated by Fox News anchor Bret Baier, calling it his "safe space."
- Talarico has spent two or three months requesting debates, but Paxton declined multiple invitations from Texas media outlets despite his campaign's July promise to debate.
- A Marist Poll released Wednesday shows Talarico leading Paxton 50%-44% among registered voters, while National Republican groups have poured over $160 million into advertising on Paxton's behalf.
- Paxton campaign official Maddux rejected the invitation, stating "No Texan wants to watch James Talarico" and dismissing the potential moderators as "far-left activists."
- Talarico remains ready to face his opponent, asserting "I am proud of my record," and says he is "still holding out hope" Paxton will accept despite the ongoing reluctance.
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Talarico Challenges Paxton to Debate on Fox News
“Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico challenged Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday to a debate on Fox News, which he dubbed Paxton’s ‘safe space,'” the Washington Post reports. “Talarico has challenged Paxton to a number of debates hosted by numerous news networks for months, but Paxton has yet to agree to any. […]
Ken Paxton Is an Absolute Coward, and James Talarico Should Make Sure People Know It
Fun fact: It has been more than a decade since the last time that Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas and current GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate in the state, stepped onto a stage to debate a political opponent. And Paxton certainly doesn’t look to be ending that particular streak any time soon, given the way he’s spent the last few months continuously dodging and juking any opportunity or outright challenge to debate his opponent in th…
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