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Paxton Blames Iran War, Fuel Prices for Senate Losses

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  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said the Iran war and high fuel prices are hurting his Senate campaign.
  • He made the remarks at a closed-door fundraiser in Washington, D.C., recorded by an opponent attendee.
  • Paxton noted diesel over $6 per gallon raises food costs, making affordability his biggest problem.
  • Paxton proposed a tax-cut plan including housing and health deductions and a larger child tax credit.