Ken Paxton Bemoans GOP Campaign Woes

Ken PaxtonKen PaxtonCandidate for US Senate was captured on audio from a private Washington fundraiser saying Texas Republicans faced trouble in key races. The Republican Senate nominee said Gov. Greg AbbottGreg AbbottGovernor of Texas since 2015 was struggling against Democrat Gina HinojosaGina HinojosaAmerican lawyer and politician, Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, despite Abbott’s money and name recognition, and said Republicans would probably lose some legislative seats. The recording, obtained by Rolling Stone, came from an attendee who opposed Paxton and followed earlier leaks from the same event. The Senate race against Democrat James TalaricoJames TalaricoCandidate for US Senate is close, with more than $500 million in advertising. Paxton blamed his own problems on limited fundraising time, primary attacks and Talarico’s profile. His campaign called the audio a partisan hit job.