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   Midterm event during first two NFL games turns into Trump tribute with nominees in close races distancing from him with excuses for no-shows as RNC reserves less one hour each night for candidates who event was supposed to boost. more VP JD Vance set to speak first night of Dallas midterm rally September 9   Texas Senate contender faces decision on whether to counter trash talk with trash talk after president claims he's greatest AG of all time despite sloppy way he dresses and stumbles on his tongue as warm-up for Dallas rally. more Ken Paxton campaigns for US Senate in Corpus Christi on September 2   Gina Hinojosa with Pastor Tiffany Tarrant at worship service August 30 President not as unpopular here as he is nationwide as survey for conservative group shows top two races going down to wire as voters think GOP midterm rally in Dallas will have impact on election while governor left off 2028 list. more