Republican strategist Karl Rove stated that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) may lose his Senate bid if he does not agree to debate his Democratic opponent, state Rep. James Talarico. Rove made these comments during an appearance at The Economic Club of Chicago on October 3, 2026, saying, "If he doesn’t debate, I think he loses."
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Rove suggests Paxton may lose Senate bid without debate
Karl Rove, a Republican strategist, indicated that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could jeopardize his Senate campaign if he does not participate in a debate with Democratic challenger James Talarico. Rove expressed this view during a recent event in Chicago.
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