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Rove says if Paxton doesn’t debate Talarico, ‘he loses’

Rove says if Paxton doesn’t debate Talarico, ‘he loses’

Summary

Republican strategist Karl Rove said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton needs to debate his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, to have a good chance of winning the Senate race. Rove warned that if Paxton refuses to debate, he will likely lose.

Key Facts

  • Karl Rove is a Republican political strategist.
  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate.
  • Paxton’s Democratic opponent is state Representative James Talarico.
  • Rove spoke at The Economic Club of Chicago on a Wednesday.
  • Rove said that not debating Talarico would cause Paxton to lose.
  • Debates are public discussions where candidates answer questions and explain their views.
  • The Senate race in Texas is competitive and receiving attention.
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