U.S. Politics · Elections · 7 outlets (L 1 · C 3 · R 2 · 1 not rated)
Paxton and Talarico make final pitches in Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are making their closing arguments in the Texas Senate race days before the November 3 midterm elections.[4, 5, 7] Talarico, a Democrat, held an event in Houston, while Paxton, the state's attorney general, campaigned in Fort Worth.[7] President Donald Trump is campaigning by virtual rally instead of appearing in person.[2, 6]
In an interview on Breitbart News Saturday, Paxton called the race against Talarico the most difficult campaign of his political career and warned that Republicans cannot take victory in Texas for granted.[5] The New York Times reported that Talarico has led in polls but remains the underdog because it is Texas.[1]
Early voting is nearing its conclusion in several states, with early balloting totals approaching 50 million nationally heading into the weekend; about 112 million voted in total in the 2022 midterms.[3] In Texas, early votes have topped 6.7 million, according to NewsNation.[7]
Covered by The New York Times, ABC News, The Washington Times and 4 more
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How balanced is this coverage?
Of the 6 rated outlets that covered it, 1 is left of center, 3 are center and 2 are right of center (2 of them in the Right group). 1 more is not rated.
Too few left- or right-leaning outlets to compare: 1 of 42 left-leaning, 3 of 33 center and 2 of 38 right-leaning outlets covered it.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: The New York Times (−0.70).
- Center: Vanity Fair (−0.61), PBS NewsHour (−0.48), ABC News (−0.19).
- Leans right: none.
- Right: The Washington Times (+1.27), Breitbart (+2.03).
Not rated NewsNation. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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