President Trump is campaigning in Texas for Republican Ken Paxton, who is in a competitive U.S. Senate race against Democrat James Talarico. Trump held rallies Tuesday in Corpus Christi and Lubbock, making a final push to bolster support for Paxton with just one week remaining until the midterm elections. The Hill reported that this is Trump’s final pitch to Texas voters before the election. PBS Newshour noted the president’s appearances in Corpus Christi and Lubbock as part of the effort to boost Paxton’s campaign. No right-leaning outlet reported this story.
Paxton’s campaign is considered competitive, suggesting a tighter race than might be expected in the traditionally Republican state of Texas. The events with Trump are intended to shore up support for the Republican candidate in the closing days of the campaign. Decision Desk HQ has not yet made a prediction on the race.
Our reading is that President Trump is attempting a last-minute intervention to bolster a Republican candidate in a state traditionally considered a safe bet for the party. The fact that the race is considered competitive enough to warrant Trump’s personal appearance, coupled with significant external funding from figures like Elon Musk, suggests internal Republican concerns about maintaining control of this Senate seat. The lack of coverage from right-leaning outlets may indicate a reluctance to highlight a potentially difficult race.
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