Crossfiled1 outlets · filed 2 October 2026
Talarico, Paxton launch dueling ads amid heated Senate race in Texas
Both contenders are airing spots intended to address perceived vulnerabilities.
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Both outlets frame the Texas Senate contest as tight and competitive, with The Hill emphasizing a new Fox News poll that puts James Talarico 2 points ahead of Ken Paxton and within the margin of error. The Washington Post instead foregrounds the campaign’s advertising fight, saying both contenders have launched dueling ads to address perceived vulnerabilities.
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