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Karl Rove Warns Ken Paxton’s Baggage Threatens Senate Bid

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 3:42 PM UTC · How we work

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Karl Rove said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s baggage hurts his U.S. Senate campaign.
Rove cited Paxton’s multiple girlfriends, $200,000 home improvements from a corrupt businessman, and impeachment allegations.
Rove called Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French a Nazi after French posted racist comments with a South Asian student photo.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick first urged French to resign, then endorsed his primary opponent before French won the runoff.

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Karl Rove said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s baggage hurts his U.S. Senate campaign.
Rove cited Paxton’s multiple girlfriends, $200,000 home improvements from a corrupt businessman, and impeachment allegations.
Rove called Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French a Nazi after French posted racist comments with a South Asian student photo.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick first urged French to resign, then endorsed his primary opponent before French won the runoff.