Ken Paxton's nomination by Turning Point Action sparks outrage online. The move comes as polls show Paxton leading his opponents in the GOP primary, but also highlights concerns over his personal life and past controversies.
Critics have taken to social media to voice their opposition to Paxton's endorsement, with some labeling him a "corrupt serial adulterer". Former Vice President Mike Pence's communications director, Jonah Wendt, expressed his disapproval by comparing Paxton unfavorably to Turning Point Action's founder, Charlie Kirk. Wendt suggested that Kirk's advice to build a legacy through marriage and children was in contrast to Paxton's behavior.
Meanwhile, supporters of the senatorial primary have rallied behind Paxton, with some expressing confidence in his chances of winning the election. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been endorsed by Turning Point Action, a conservative advocacy group that aims to mobilize young people on behalf of Republican causes.
However, polls suggest that the endorsement may not be without controversy. A recent survey found that Paxton is leading his opponents, including long-serving incumbent Senator John Cornyn and GOP Congressman Wesley Hunt. The results have sparked debate among Republicans about whether Paxton's nomination will secure their party's victory in the election.
It remains to be seen how this development will play out, but with early voting set to begin on February 17, voters are being urged to make their voices heard.
Critics have taken to social media to voice their opposition to Paxton's endorsement, with some labeling him a "corrupt serial adulterer". Former Vice President Mike Pence's communications director, Jonah Wendt, expressed his disapproval by comparing Paxton unfavorably to Turning Point Action's founder, Charlie Kirk. Wendt suggested that Kirk's advice to build a legacy through marriage and children was in contrast to Paxton's behavior.
Meanwhile, supporters of the senatorial primary have rallied behind Paxton, with some expressing confidence in his chances of winning the election. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been endorsed by Turning Point Action, a conservative advocacy group that aims to mobilize young people on behalf of Republican causes.
However, polls suggest that the endorsement may not be without controversy. A recent survey found that Paxton is leading his opponents, including long-serving incumbent Senator John Cornyn and GOP Congressman Wesley Hunt. The results have sparked debate among Republicans about whether Paxton's nomination will secure their party's victory in the election.
It remains to be seen how this development will play out, but with early voting set to begin on February 17, voters are being urged to make their voices heard.
! Like, some ppl are straight up hating on him saying he's a serial adulterer 
, can't even. And Jonah Wendt, Mike Pence's former comms director, is low-key roasted Paxton by comparing him to Charlie Kirk 
... I mean, who wouldn't want advice from Kirk about building a legacy through marriage and kids? 
Paxton fans are all about him though, saying he's gonna crush it in the election 
. But polls say otherwise, and now ppl are debating if this nomination will actually help or hurt the GOP 
. Early voting is coming up on Feb 17, so let's get ready to make some noise online! 
i mean, ken paxton's got a whole bunch of skeletons in his closet and people are still voting for him? maybe it's the texas charm or something 
anyway, i'm sure it's all just water under the bridge... or not. like, jonah wendt said that about charlie kirk, so who's gonna call him out on his own hypocrisy? 
I'm totally freaked out about Ken Paxton getting endorsed by Turning Point Action! Like, I get it, he's a GOP primary contender and all, but the comments online about him are wild 
. People are calling him out for being a "corrupt serial adulterer" which is just, like, whoa 
. I'm not buying into all that drama, tbh. On one hand, I think he's got some solid policies going on, especially with healthcare and border security 
. But on the other hand, his personal life has been a hot mess 
. Can't we just focus on the issues at hand? 
I'm low-key freaking out about Ken Paxton getting nominated by Turning Point Action 
. I'm not buying that he's the "right" guy for the job just because TPAction is backing him. It feels like they're trying to sweep all these red flags under the rug and hope no one notices 
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. If we want to move forward as a society, we gotta hold our leaders accountable for their actions, not just their party affiliation 
. The fact that some people are already labeling him a "corrupt serial adulterer" is a huge red flag 
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. We deserve better than someone who's been accused of cheating on his wife twice 
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i mean i get it some ppl need that kinda validation but let's be real, his personal life is straight up messy 
. I hope the voters of Texas can see through all the hype and make their voices heard when they get to the polls. Fingers crossed that common sense will prevail! 
But hey, at least he's consistent, right?
. The fact that Mike Pence's team has spoken out against this endorsement tells me they see it for what it is – a PR stunt to boost Paxton's chances. We need more than just a group of young folks with an agenda behind us in Washington, you know? 
idk what's gonna happen in this primary but one thing's for sure, people are gonna be talking about this for a while 
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Marriage, kids, and maybe some personal growth? That sounds like a solid plan to me 
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Do ppl really think that having kids and a wife is gonna make up for all the shady stuff? 
they're saying he's a "corrupt serial adulterer" and i don't think that's an exaggeration at all... like jonas wendt even compared him unfavorably to charlie kirk who's basically the ultimate nice guy 
... and now he's got this conservative group backing him up? It just doesn't sit right with me.
... I know we shouldn't jump to conclusions, but it's hard not to when you've heard some of the rumors. And then Jonah Wendt comes along and compares Paxton unfavorably to Charlie Kirk? That just makes me think that maybe they're both playing a game they don't want people to play.
. I mean, I think it's understandable to have concerns about someone who's been involved in some controversies before, but can't we just focus on the issues at hand instead of getting caught up in drama? 
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i mean i get that some ppl might see this as a good thing for republicans but idk fam... it just feels like they're trying to paper over some major issues 
anyway, the fact that mike pence's team is already taking shots at ken makes me think its gonna be a wild ride 
! Like, they're literally a decade or two older than me and they still look brand new, you know? I was thinking about how people's styles have changed over time, like, what's cool now is so different from what was cool back then. It made me think about Ken Paxton too... I mean, he's trying to be all confident and stuff but at the end of the day he's just a human being with his own set of flaws