Super PAC that majority leader controls warned price tag for Texas Senate battle would soar to staggering level if state AG oust incumbent in primary runoff before giving big in post-Dallas convention wake after president chipped in smaller sum after pressed by John Thune. more James Talarico interview with Jimmy Kimmel Sept 9 shift to YouTube   Texas Democratic Party billboard truck circles Dallas rally September 10 Democrat leads Ken Paxton in poll that was conducted by firm led by major pollster for Trump in tandem with pro-Dem company as Republican governor has 3-point advantage over Democratic challenger in race that could go to wire. more   Texas AG probability of winning falls in wake of Dallas speech after pre-rally spike as Democrat foe steals thunder with list of former Republican officials backing Senate bid including 3 US reps, 4 state reps, 2 Supreme Court judges and others. more US Rep Brandon Gill speaks at RNC convention in Dallas September 9   Ken Paxton speaks at GOP midterm convention in Dallas September 9   Paxton and Abbott get best time slots for speeches at midterm convention during 5 o'clock news hour before NFL games start with half or more of Republicans in tightest races as no-shows for novel event that could backfire with swing voters due to president's historic unpopularity. more James Talarico food drive as Ken Paxton speaks September 9 in Dallas   Ken Paxton ad attacks James Talarico for religious views September 8 Republican Senate contender airs ad on eve of midterm convention that covers all the RNC talking points on Democrat's faith and the way he's described it while declining to mention that Austin state rep is studying to be a Presbyterian minister. more   Senator John Thune with Girls Nation and Boy Nation delegates July 23   Ken Paxton speaks in Bryan at Senate campaign event September 4 Ten Texans score speaking parts at RNC midterm convention where other swing states land two each at event where four South Texas Congress candidates in swing districts could do bids more harm than good with unpopular president association. more