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Exclusive: Paxton privately blames campaign woes on Iran war, gas prices

Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton privately lamented the impact of the Iran war and gas prices on his campaign in a meeting last month, telling a group of donors and lobbyists, "I don't make the decisions," according to audio obtained by Axios.Why it matters: It's a candid admission from a…

By Andrew SolenderAxios AI+
Exclusive: Paxton privately blames campaign woes on Iran war, gas prices

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Originally published by Axios AI+ on Oct 7, 2026.

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