Abbott Campaigns With $200 Million War Chest as He Keeps Distance From Paxton
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Updated · The New York Times · Nov 1
Abbott Campaigns With $200 Million War Chest as He Keeps Distance From Paxton
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Nov 1
Summary
Wichita Falls became the latest sign of strain atop the Texas GOP: Greg Abbott let Ken Paxton attend his campaign event, but the two did not appear onstage together and Abbott never mentioned him.
A dozen Republican consultants, operatives and former Abbott aides told The New York Times that Paxton's troubles are dragging on the statewide ticket, weakening enthusiasm among some Republican voters.
Abbott, despite raising more than $200 million for his re-election bid, is also contending with a sour national mood as Democrats show unusual strength in Texas.
The split matters because Abbott and Paxton are both fighting for their political survival, with their fortunes tied to whether Republicans turn out on Election Day.