Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton says campaign controlled by DC forces
Republican Texas attorney general Ken Paxton told a September fundraising event that outside groups in Washington were directing his Senate campaign against Democrat James Talarico.
Paxton admits lack of control
The candidate stated he did not control the message or actions taken by his team. He noted this situation was unlike any other race he had previously run.
Campaign adviser offers explanation
Nick Maddux, a campaign adviser, issued a statement clarifying that campaigns do not coordinate with Super PACs. He added that Paxton remains active in Texas to raise money and deliver his message directly to voters.
Comments arose from broader discussion
An unnamed attendee suggested the remarks were made during a conversation about the national political environment rather than explicitly naming Trump's team. The audio recording obtained by Politico captured these comments regarding external influence on issue selection.
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