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The Midterms Begin With a Texas-Size Showdown

March 3, 2026·33 min·3 clips

Ken Paxton is indicted and impeached, but Republican voters love him—and the party fears he could cost them Texas.

This episode analyzes the Texas Senate primary, where Republicans grapple with Trump's influence in a race between incumbent John Cornyn and Trump-aligned Ken Paxton, while Democrats choose between healer James Tallarico and fighter Jasmine Crockett. It explores how these primaries reflect broader party identity crises and the high stakes for controlling the Senate.

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