Texas AG attempts to steal Dem convention thunder by promoting 21-point vault in GOP votes from April to June but admits he needs more for general election when 5 percent for Democrat Talarico could be game-changer in extremely close contest. more RNC Research posts audio clip of James Talarico quote on June 23   James Talarico at Juneteenth Freedom Walk in Fort Worth June 19 Accusations of bully tactics as top party officials fly on eve of biennial event in CC with leadership fight that pokes hole in unity hopes before gathering that will be Talarico show as U.S. Senate nominee who gives Democrats best at statewide win in years. more   Gov. Greg Abbott touts Texas Jobs Council at news event June 22   Conservative firm has good and bad news for Senate nominee for GOP with second small lead in post-runoff survey despite one in four who supported the ousted incumbent for the Democrat now as Abbott has double-digit advantage. more Ken Paxton leads James Talarico in close Texas Senate race June 22   James Talarico at Juneteenth Freedom Walk in Fort Worth June 19 US Rep who lost promotion quest in primary creates opportunity to save the day with vague and non-committal approach to nominee's campaign before convention as Trump-Paxton unites Democrats in Texas more than any American leader since FDR more   Congress member who lost to Talarico in primary won't attend state party gathering in Corpus Christi and says she hasn't made choice in race at top of ticket in fall amid lament on lack of enthusiasm due to lack of Black nominee on statewide slate. more Jasmine Crockett with Taylor Rehmet after SD 9 win on January 31   D'rinda Randall won state chair race at Texas GOP Convention June 11 Republican who ousted chairman Ken Paxton pushed to keep tells SREC state party has large deficit due to event in Houston and ignites furor on right with news state lawmaker on impeachment board in AG ordeal had signed on as temporary legal team member. more   Ken Paxton raises money for fall after Texas Senate runoff win May 26