The Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talleyco has devolved into a debate over masculinity, with Paxton's campaign attacking Talleyco's 'low-T' and 'weakness,' while Talleyco counters by questioning Paxton's integrity and 'true manhood.' The strategy appears aimed at Hispanic voters, though critics argue it's a flawed stereotype.
Republicans in Texas are launching aggressive cultural attacks against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, focusing on gender identity and other wedge issues to counter economic concerns and mobilize voters ahead of the November elections.
In Texas, Republican Ken Paxton, endorsed by Trump, will face Democrat James Talarico in the Senate race. Talarico, a state representative, criticizes Paxton as corrupt and aims to unite voters against wealthy donors, drawing parallels to Barack Obama.
On the final day before the Texas GOP Senate runoff, incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton are not holding public campaign events. Their race has been dominated by over $109 million in advertising, with Donald Trump endorsing Paxton and criticizing Cornyn.
