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Politics · United StatesKen Paxton said GOP convention hurt his polling numbers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton privately told donors that the recent GOP convention in Dallas negatively impacted his polling numbers. His campaign adviser dismissed the leaked audio as 'manipulated nonsense'. Paxton is in a close race against state Rep. James Talarico.
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Politics · United StatesGOP convention video claims God gave Donald Trump caretaker role
At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, a video narrated that on June 14, 1946 God looked at his planned paradise, said he needed a caretaker, and gave Donald Trump that role. Critics across outlets called the piece blasphemous, unhinged and cult‑like.
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Politics · United StatesRep. Brandon Gill delivers patriotic land acknowledgment at GOP midterm convention in Dallas
Rep. Brandon Gill, R‑Texas, began the GOP midterm convention in Dallas with a tongue‑in‑cheek land acknowledgment that praised patriots, pioneers and explorers. He later said to Fox News Digital he would not apologise for the remarks, sparking viral attention.
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PoliticsMelania Trump to skip Republican midterm convention
First Lady Melania Trump will not attend the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas on September 9 and 10. A White House official confirmed her absence, which comes as at least 45 Republican lawmakers have also stated they will skip the event.
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