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Bush family members back Democrat in Texas Senate race
Two prominent Republicans endorse James Talarico against Ken Paxton in a closely fought Texas Senate contest.
In brief
Two prominent Republicans endorse James Talarico against Ken Paxton in a closely fought Texas Senate contest. Barbara Bush and Neil Bush have backed Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton, a rare break from party loyalty by the prominent Republican family. Originally reported by…
Bush family backs Democrat in Texas
Barbara Bush and Neil Bush, members of the Republican political dynasty, have backed Democrat James Talarico in the hotly fought race for a Texas Senate seat.
Neil Bush cites Trump concerns
Neil Bush said he opposed Republican Ken Paxton because of his efforts to help President Donald Trump deny his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden.
“My vote was motivated by two things: deep concern about Ken Paxton's record and genuine admiration for the character and principles I see in James Talarico.”
Barbara Bush donates to Talarico
Barbara Bush, daughter of ex-President George W Bush, has reportedly donated two thousand five hundred dollars to a political action committee supporting Talarico.
Race remains tight before November vote
Opinion polls show Paxton and Talarico neck and neck ahead of the three November midterm elections. No Democrat has won a Texas Senate seat since nineteen eighty-eight.
The key point
Barbara Bush and Neil Bush have backed Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton, a rare break from party loyalty by the prominent Republican family.
