Published Oct 1, 2026, 1:53 PM ET · Updated a month ago · 1 source

Ken Paxton reveals GOP polling ‘dropped’ after midterm convention: NYT

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So, just to recap: Trump brings Republicans to Texas for a convention designed to help Republican candidates, like Ken Paxton. Then Paxton privately says his poll numbers dropped after said convention. And at the convention, the president is essentially doing a roast of his own Senate candidate’s wardrobe, speaking style and appearance before ultimately telling voters they should still elect him.