Trump-aligned super PAC to spend $10 million in Texas Senate race
Trump-aligned super PAC plans to spend $10 million in Texas Senate race, targeting state Rep. James Talarico. Republicans urge Trump's operation to engage in midterms, especially in Texas.
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Trump-aligned super PAC to spend $10 million in Texas Senate race, targeting state Rep. James Talarico. Republicans urge Trump's operation to engage in midterms, especially in Texas.
A group that supports President Trump is going to spend a lot of money to help a candidate in Texas. They want Trump to help because Republicans think they need to win in Texas to keep their seats in the Senate.
Analysis
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Key points
- Trump-aligned super PAC plans to spend $10 million in Texas Senate race
- Republicans urge Trump's operation to engage in midterms, especially in Texas
- State Attorney General Ken Paxton won the GOP primary against GOP Sen. John Cornyn after Trump's endorsement
If Trump's spending helps, it could lead to a Republican victory in the Texas Senate race, which would help Republicans maintain their majority in the Senate.
If Trump's spending does not help, it could lead to a loss for the candidate in Texas, which could hurt Republicans' chances of maintaining their majority in the Senate.
