Bill Kristol: The Paxton Nightmare Is Costing Republicans Big Time
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Bill Kristol: The Paxton Nightmare Is Costing Republicans Big Time

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 12, 202657 min
  • Politics

Not only did the lamest of October surprises blow up in the faces of Ken Paxton and the rightwing loons desperate to get Talarico on something, Greg Abbott is now in a tight race with his Democratic challenger, Gina Hinojosa. And all the money pouring in to prop up Paxton could be better spent on Senate races in Alaska and Kansas. This would be a great time for the Democratic Governors Association to steer (a lot) more funding Hinojosa's way. Plus: Bill and Tim share their long shots, POTUS can't quit showing how much he's in the tank for...

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I'm your host, Tim Miller. It is Monday, so we're here with editor at large, Bill Crystal, who did not spend the weekend at a mental health facility in Warren County, Ohio,

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