Rove says if Paxton doesn’t debate Talarico, ‘he loses’
- Posted on October 3, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
Political strategist Karl Rove weighs in on the Texas Senate race, asserting that Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton faces significant electoral jeopardy if he avoids debating Democratic challenger James Talarico. Rove's analysis underscores the critical importance of direct candidate engagement in high-stakes political campaigns, suggesting that debate avoidance could be interpreted as weakness and potentially damage Paxton's electoral prospects against his determined opponent.
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Rove says if Paxton doesn’t debate Talarico, ‘he loses’
Republican strategist Karl Rove said he believes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will lose his bid for Senate if he does not agree to a debate with his Democratic opponent, state Rep. James T…
