Exclusive: Paxton privately blames campaign woes on Iran war, gas prices
Summary
Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton said in a private meeting that his campaign is hurt by the war in Iran and high gas prices, which are making life expensive for voters. He said he cannot control these issues but wants to help by proposing tax cuts and other relief measures. President Trump will rally in support of Paxton ahead of the election.Key Facts
- Paxton spoke to donors and lobbyists in a private fundraiser in Washington, D.C.
- He blamed the Iran war and high fuel costs for hurting his campaign.
- Gasoline prices above $6 per gallon for diesel are affecting people's budgets and food costs.
- Paxton proposed tax cuts including housing, health care write-offs, and expanding the child tax credit to ease affordability.
- He admitted he has no control over federal issues like war and gas prices.
- Paxton criticized the impact of Trump's midterm convention on his polling numbers and said campaign control comes from Washington, D.C.
- Paxton won the Republican primary runoff against Senator John Cornyn and now faces Democrat James Talarico, who leads narrowly in polls.
- President Trump endorsed Paxton and plans to campaign with him in San Antonio.
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