Andy Beshear says Texas Senate seat is in play after Ken Paxton wins GOP nomination.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear appeared on NBC's Meet the Press and stated that Democrats could win the Texas Senate race after Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination. Beshear, who chairs the Democratic Governors Association, criticized Paxton's character and highlighted Democratic candidate James Talarico's focus on kitchen-table issues. He also discussed broader Democratic strategy for 2026 and 2028.
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Beshear's Texas is in play messaging dominates mainstream outlets, while the Examiner emphasizes his 2028 Democratic revival strategy—a split between tactical Senate opportunity and broader party positioning.
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“Gov. Andy Beshear says ‘Texas is in play’ for Democrats after Ken Paxton’s GOP primary win”NBC NBC News LEFT-CENTER
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“'Texas is in play' for Democrats after Paxton win: Beshear” · The Hill
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