From The Texas Tribune · Eleanor Klibanoff · · 1m 10s
Paxton’s Senate baggage gets aired
A TribCast episode asks whether Ken Paxton’s long trail of allegations will matter in Texas’ Senate race.
In brief
A TribCast episode asks whether Ken Paxton’s long trail of allegations will matter in Texas’ Senate race. Paxton has survived years of legal and political scrutiny, but his Senate run puts those allegations back in front of voters. Originally reported by The Texas Tribune.
Paxton is the nominee
Ken Paxton is running as the GOP nominee for U.S. Senate, bringing years of allegations back into the center of the race.
“As the GOP Senate nominee, Ken Paxton’s history of alleged personal and professional improprieties have been dredged up”
Opponents revive old claims
His opponent has pushed Paxton’s alleged personal and professional improprieties across the internet as campaign material.
“splashed across the internet by his opponent”
Scandals have not stuck
Paxton has endured more than a decade under indictment and an impeachment attempt while staying politically viable in Texas.
“Paxton has emerged relatively unscathed from more than a decade under indictment and an impeachment attempt”
New questions surface
Fresh allegations now focus on Paxton’s wealth, homes and voting record, adding new details to familiar scrutiny.
“more allegations have emerged about his wealth, homes and voting record”
Reporters weigh impact
Texas Tribune reporter Kayla Guo and Zach Despart of ProPublica and the Tribune join TribCast to discuss whether the reporting changes voter views.
“whether it will make a difference to voters in November”
The episode points listeners
The Tribune directs readers to watch the video or follow TribCast on iTunes, Spotify or RSS, with new episodes every Tuesday.
“New episodes every Tuesday.”
The short version
Paxton has survived years of legal and political scrutiny, but his Senate run puts those allegations back in front of voters.
