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Paxton's Wife Urges Vote Despite Divorce
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In Short: Angela Paxton’s endorsement is a significant development in the race, as it comes despite her ongoing divorce from Ken Paxton.
Angela Paxton, wife of Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, has urged voters to support her estranged husband over his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, in a new ad released on Saturday.
Paxton, a Republican state senator, emphasized the importance of holding the Republican seat, stating, “Either we hold every Republican seat or we hand the future of Texas to the other team. That’s why I’m voting for the Republican ticket on Nov. 3. Let’s hold the line together.”
Paxton’s endorsement comes a year after she filed for divorce from Ken Paxton on biblical grounds, accusing him of adultery. She noted, “Recent discoveries” had led to their split after nearly 40 years of marriage.
In a video posted on Facebook, Paxton said, “It’s not the people, it’s the seat. Because we have more control over that seat and the future when we control the seat – when it’s still in the family, even if we’re mad at them.”
Paxton has not appeared with Ken Paxton on the campaign trail and has not previously pushed back as his opponents sought to use the divorce and her accusations of adultery to undercut his appeal with conservative Christian voters.
Angela Paxton’s Senate Bill 13 would require school districts to create community advisory committees to oversee disputes about library materials.
An NBC 5 Dallas/Telemundo Station Group Texas Voter Poll published Monday showed Talarico leading Ken Paxton, 46% to 43%.
Paxton’s endorsement is significant as it comes despite her personal grievances with Ken Paxton, highlighting the political stakes of the race.
Paxton’s message underscores the broader Republican strategy of emphasizing party unity over individual candidates, particularly in a closely contested race.
Despite their personal issues, Angela Paxton’s public support for Ken Paxton could bolster his campaign, especially among conservative voters.
Paxton’s endorsement is a clear indication that personal conflicts can be set aside for the sake of political strategy and party unity.
The ad’s focus on party unity and the importance of holding the Republican seat is a strategic move to counter the personal attacks on Ken Paxton.
Background
Angela Paxton, the estranged wife of Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, broke her silence on the ongoing race, addressing whether she would support him this November.
What's confirmed
- Angela Paxton, wife of Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, has urged voters to support her estranged husband over his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, in a new ad released on Saturday.
- Paxton’s endorsement comes a year after she filed for divorce from Ken Paxton on biblical grounds, accusing him of adultery. She noted, “Recent discoveries” had led to their split after nearly 40 years of marriage.
- Paxton has not appeared with Ken Paxton on the campaign trail and has not previously pushed back as his opponents sought to use the divorce and her accusations of adultery to undercut his appeal with conservative Christian voters.
- Angela Paxton’s Senate Bill 13 would require school districts to create community advisory committees to oversee disputes about library materials.
- An NBC 5 Dallas/Telemundo Station Group Texas Voter Poll published Monday showed Talarico leading Ken Paxton, 46% to 43%.
- Paxton’s endorsement is significant as it comes despite her personal grievances with Ken Paxton, highlighting the political stakes of the race.
- Paxton’s message underscores the broader Republican strategy of emphasizing party unity over individual candidates, particularly in a closely contested race.
- Despite their personal issues, Angela Paxton’s public support for Ken Paxton could bolster his campaign, especially among conservative voters.
- Paxton’s endorsement is a clear indication that personal conflicts can be set aside for the sake of political strategy and party unity.
- The ad’s focus on party unity and the importance of holding the Republican seat is a strategic move to counter the personal attacks on Ken Paxton.
What's still developing
- “Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: In a general election, it’s not as much about the individual players on the team. It’s about getting the whole team across the finish line,” Paxton said.
- It was paid for by Texas PAC, “a political action committee affiliated with the main super PAC for Senate Republican leaders,” The New York Times reported.
- “To be honest with you, the numbers — when we did that convention — it dropped our numbers,” Paxton said.
- Last week, when a Texas Senate hearing turned to the hardships of divorce procedures, she said, “I personally have some thoughts on this,” without offering other insight from her experience.
- “We have more ability to influence when that person is attached to our party,” she added, without naming Ken Paxton or the U.S.
- Angela Paxton doesn’t speak publicly about the divorce often.
- But if we lose it to the other team, the nuances that we want to fix with maybe a certain candidate are nothing compared to what it's going to take to get it back, right?" “If you can’t vote FOR a Republican..
- Look higher- there is more at stake than 1 person-get the entire R Team across the winning line!” "In other words: (not her words but the meaning behind her words!) Vote for the Republican running for every race on your Entire ballot: vote for Ken Paxton -Vote (R) from top to bottom!!