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Trump Pushes Talarico-Paxton Debate
Trump demands Senate debate between Talarico and Paxton; Talarico pleased.
In brief
Trump demands Senate debate between Talarico and Paxton; Talarico pleased. President Trump ordered Texas Senate candidates James Talarico and Ken Paxton to debate, prompting Talarico to express satisfaction with the request. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Trump demands debate
President Trump called for Texas Senate candidate James Talarico to debate Republican opponent Ken Paxton after Talarico stopped campaigning.
Talarico responds positively
Talarico posted on social media that he agreed with Trump's request and challenged Paxton to accept the debate.
Paxton remains silent
Paxton has not publicly responded to Trump's debate demand despite Republican concerns about his campaign performance.
Campaign spending high
The candidates and outside groups spent over $247 million on advertising without appearing jointly before voters.
The short version
President Trump ordered Texas Senate candidates James Talarico and Ken Paxton to debate, prompting Talarico to express satisfaction with the request.
