Abbott Keeps Distance From Paxton in Tough Texas Re-Election Campaign

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Abbott Keeps Distance From Paxton in Tough Texas Re-Election Campaign

Texas Gov. Abbott is campaigning hard in a difficult re-election race while keeping his distance from Ken Paxton, according to The New York Times.

Republican consultants told the newspaper that Paxton’s position at the top of the ticket is not helping the governor’s campaign.

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