Paxton's campaign control

POLITICO Playbook Daily Briefing by POLITICO

Oct 5, 202624:38News & Politics

In audio from a private meeting obtained by Playbook, Ken Paxton tells donors he’s never felt less in control of a campaign, as he trails Democrat James Talarico in Texas. Plus in other news: Sam Altman says he’d love to...

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