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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘Republicans are ALARMED: GOP growing concerned about Talarico, Paxton Senate race Thu Sep 3 11:44:27 2026

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A growing number of Republicans are voicing concern about the tight Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, a race that MS NOW’s election desk currently considers a toss-up. Meanwhile, a new report from POLITICO reveals that Republicans are not flocking to Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas next week, which is headlined by President Trump. The Morning Joe panel discusses the GOP’s alarm over Texas and Trump’s insistence on making the midterms a referendum on himself.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘There is a REAL race here’: Talarico, Paxton Texas Senate race shifted to ‘TOSS-UP’ Wed Sep 2 12:51:16 2026

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is urging the White House to get more engaged in the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico. While Democrats haven’t won a Senate seat in Texas in years, Republicans might have a reason to be concerned. Our MS NOW internal elections desk, which had been characterizing the race as ‘lean republican,’ is now shifting it to a ‘toss up.’ MS NOW Political Director Shawna Thomas joins Morning Joe to discuss the shift and what it means for the race in Texas.

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - As the Texas Senate race heats up, how can Trump save Ken Paxton? Tue Sep 1 23:30:23 2026

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A super PAC backing Texas Senate GOP nominee Ken Paxton released two new ads on Tuesday, as the Republican is locked in a bitter fight against Democrat James Talarico. The ads from Lone Star Liberty PAC cost $15 million and will air across 18 markets in Texas over the next two weeks, a spokesperson for the group told The Hill. Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6063549-paxton-super-pac-texas-ads/ #KenPaxton #Trump #JamesTalarico #Texas #Senate #MidtermElections

THEFEDERALIST (Shawn Fleetwood) - Senate GOP Would Rather Surrender Texas To Dems Than To Its Own Voters Mon Aug 31 19:12:27 2026

Sometimes the GOP establishment is fairly crafty at hiding its disdain for voters. Other times, not so much. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., took a break from making folksy quips to let the mask slip during a Sunday interview about Texas’ Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico. While often unpredictable in its […]

JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Paxton claps back at Cornyn after 'lazy' remarks Mon Aug 31 16:33:58 2026

Since his defeat, Cornyn has repeatedly broken with the Trump administration and been a vocal critic of Paxton. Earlier in August, he called Paxton "lazy" and said he was poor at fundraising.

REDSTATE (RedState) - Grassroots TX GOP Is Worrying Over Paxton Fundraising vs. Talarico; Here's What Needs to Happen Sat Aug 29 19:02:26 2026

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Trump holds Texas fundraiser for Ken Paxton, plans to make midterms about his record Thu Aug 27 10:50:18 2026

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President Trump will travel to Houston, Texas today to headline a fundraiser for GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton. His visit will focus on raising money for Paxton's campaign after it spent most of its funds in the primary election against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Trump endorsed Paxton in that race and today's trip is meant to show donors the President is still standing by him. Meanwhile, Jonathan Lemire’s latest piece for The Atlantic reports that Trump’s strategy to spend his super PAC’s $400M ahead of the midterms is to buy TV ads focusing on himself and his ‘accomplishments.’ POLITICO White House reporter Alex Gangitano joins Way Too Early to break it all down.

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WASHINGTONPOST (Matthew Choi) - In Texas Senate race, Talarico seeks depositions that could damage Paxton Wed Aug 26 14:44:25 2026

Democrat James Talarico has leaned into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s past legal scandals to try to win over moderate Republicans.

DAILYCALLER (Paris Apodaca) - Dems Worry James Talarico Lacks Support From Black Voters To Win Texas Senate Race Sun Aug 23 20:54:07 2026

‘They are concerned that there’s mild enthusiasm’

What is the specific concern being raised by Democrats regarding James Talarico's Texas Senate race?

Democrats are warning that James Talarico lacks the level of support from Black voters necessary to win the Texas Senate race and flip the traditionally Republican state. There is concern regarding "mild enthusiasm" among this demographic.

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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - 'His views would kill Texas': Texas GOP Rep on 'DSA candidate', James Talarico | The Hill Sunday Sun Aug 23 18:45:59 2026

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Rep. Beth Van Duyne is not a fan of the DSA or Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. Hear her thoughts on the highly sought-after Senate race as she goes one-on-one with our Chris Stirewalt. #dsa #texas #jamestalarico #kenpaxton #midterms #senate

Who interviewed Rep. Beth Van Duyne regarding her thoughts on the Texas Senate race?

Rep. Beth Van Duyne was interviewed one-on-one by Chris Stirewalt.

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Who is James Talarico and what is his political affiliation according to the provided text?

James Talarico is a Texas Senate candidate associated with the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America).

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Who is the Texas GOP Representative expressing opposition to the views of James Talarico?

Rep. Beth Van Duyne is the Texas GOP Representative who expressed her opposition to Talarico.

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