Newsmax host questions Paxton on Republican support during Texas Senate race

Who's involved

• Rob FinnertyNewsmax host
• Ken PaxtonRepublican nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas
• James TalaricoDemocratic opponent in Texas U.S. Senate race
• Karl RoveRepublican who said he would not vote for Paxton
• George W. Bush's brotherSaid he would vote for Talarico
• George W. Bush's daughterSaid she would vote for Talarico

The facts

• Finnerty played an ad from Talarico featuring self-identified Republicans saying they would not vote for Paxton.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• A CNN poll showed Talarico ahead of Paxton by 6 points.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• RealClearPolitics average of polls showed Talarico ahead of Paxton by 2 points.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• If Talarico wins, he would be the first Democrat elected to U.S. Senate from Texas since Lloyd Bentsen in 1988.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Ken Paxton Most Republicans are not in the boat of not voting for him.^{1 2 3}
• Ken Paxton James Talarico cannot prove what he is saying and does not want to talk about his record.^{1 2 3}
• Ken Paxton Allegations of corruption against him have never been proven.^{1 2 3}
• Rob Finnerty Karl Rove, George W. Bush's brother, and George W. Bush's daughter would vote for Talarico.^{1 2 3}