Rove: Paxton Loses If He Won’t Debate Talarico:

Karl Rove warns that Ken Paxton faces an election loss if he refuses to debate his opponent.

Veteran GOP strategist Karl Rove has issued a stark warning regarding the upcoming U.S. Senate race. During a recent appearance at The Economic Club of Chicago, Rove argued that avoiding a head-to-head matchup with Democratic candidate James Talarico could prove fatal to the Attorney General’s campaign prospects.

This commentary highlights the high stakes of Texas politics and the importance of debate strategy in a competitive election cycle. Whether or not this pressure influences the campaign’s approach remains to be seen, but the message from the GOP veteran is clear: refusal to engage could cost Ken Paxton the seat.

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