Ken Paxton Comments on Greg Abbott's Reelection Bid in Leaked Audio

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been recorded stating that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is 'struggling' in his reelection campaign, according to a leaked audio clip obtained by Rolling Stone. In the clip, Paxton acknowledges Abbott's financial resources but expresses concerns about his name recognition compared to his Democratic opponent, State Representative Gina Hinojosa. Paxton notes, 'If I asked 99 people in a room, or 100 people in a room, maybe one would know' Hinojosa. He elaborates on the challenges he faced during his own primary campaign, including negative advertising and a lack of time to raise funds. Paxton also comments on Republican Mayes Middleton, who is running for Attorney General, suggesting that Middleton's financial backing will give him an advantage. Additionally, Paxton predicts that Republicans in the Texas legislature may lose some seats to Democrats. This audio is part of a series of recordings where Paxton has been critical of various political figures and circumstances, including President Donald Trump.