Trump calls for Talarico and Paxton debate in Texas Senate race

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 23:19 · Archive

President Trump said Democratic nominee James Talarico should debate Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race.

President Trump called on James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in the Texas Senate race, to debate his Republican opponent Ken Paxton. Speaking during a rally with Paxton in San Antonio on Wednesday, Trump said on social media that Talarico 'should immediately report to a Debate Stage' to face off with Paxton. Talarico has stopped holding campaign events and his team says he has the flu.

Talarico responded enthusiastically to Trump's call, posting on Thursday: 'President Trump just said Ken Paxton should debate. I agree.' He has long sought a debate with Paxton, publicly challenging him to three televised debates in July and later inviting him to debate on Fox News.

Paxton has not publicly responded to Trump's debate demand. Some Republicans, worried Paxton may become the first Republican to lose a Texas Senate race in nearly four decades, have urged him to debate to help his chances in the competitive race. No debate has been scheduled.

How it is being reported

• Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn't be happierDemocratic nominee James Talarico has stopped holding campaign events in the Texas Senate race, and his team says he has the flu.News4Jax · 8 Oct, 23:02
• Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn't be happierDemocratic nominee James Talarico has stopped holding campaign events in the Texas Senate race, and his team says he has the flu.Clickorlando · 8 Oct, 23:02

In this story: James Talarico · Ken Paxton · Donald Trump · Texas · San Antonio

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