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Paxton blames Iran war, gas prices for campaign woes

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Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for the Texas Senate, has privately expressed concerns that the ongoing Iran war and rising gas prices are negatively impacting his campaign. In a private meeting, Paxton stated that these external factors, which he cannot control, are contributing to his campaign's struggles. He also noted that President Trump's recent rally in Dallas appeared to hurt his numbers, suggesting that campaign control is centralized in Washington D.C. AI

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Paxton blames Iran war, gas prices for campaign woes

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Stef W. Kight ·

    Exclusive: Paxton privately blames campaign woes on Iran war, gas prices

    <p>Texas Republican Senate nominee <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/01/texas-senate-paxton-funding-talarico" target="_blank">Ken Paxton</a> privately lamented the impact of the Iran war and gas prices on his campaign in a meeting last month, telling a group of donors and lo…

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