Ken Paxton says GOP convention hurt his polling numbers

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 30 Sept, 22:43 · Archive

Leaked audio captures Texas AG Ken Paxton saying polling numbers dropped after a GOP convention.

Leaked audio shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton privately complaining that a Republican convention in Dallas harmed his campaign polling. Paxton, who is running against Democrat James Talarico, was heard saying 'everybody's numbers dropped' and that the event was 'not good' for his campaign.

How it is being reported

• Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on pollsCBS News · 30 Sept, 23:15
• Ken Paxton's take on Republican convention heard on leaked audioCBS News · 30 Sept, 18:48
• Texas Senate candidate turns on Trump and blames him for faltering campaign: ‘Dropped our numbers’Independent World · 30 Sept, 18:11
• Ken Paxton admitted ‘everybody’s numbers dropped’ after GOP midterm convention: reportNew York Post · 30 Sept, 12:46

In this story: Ken Paxton · James Talarico · Texas · Dallas

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