A look at the GOP primary runoff for Texas Attorney General as early voting begins

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The political equivalent to a video game 7 is now underway as early voting began Monday for the Texas main runoff May possibly 24. 

Just one of the most damaging and contentious races has been the Republican runoff for Attorney Normal involving two-phrase incumbent Ken Paxton and George P. Bush, the recent Texas Land Commissioner. 

From the commence, Paxton has named Bush also liberal and not a accurate conservative, and Bush has portrayed Paxton as a corrupt politician who Republicans should back again absent from since he poses a hazard to the party. 

In an job interview with CBS11 and CBS News Dallas-Fort Worth, Bush stated, “We need to hit the reset button, distinct the slate, and make confident we beat the Democrats and go with an individual who follows the Structure and follows the law for our state.” 

Bush is hoping major voters listen to his message. 

He has sharply criticized Lawyer Basic Ken Paxton for the state felony costs he is faced because 2015 and for bribery accusations designed by his former major lieutenants at the Lawyer General’s Business who reportedly went to the FBI. 

Paxton has denied any incorrect-doing in both equally conditions. 

A new poll by the Dallas Early morning News and UT-Tyler reveals the race has tightened with Paxton main Bush by six proportion points, 41 to 35%. 

Individuals surveyed who reported they nevertheless don’t know who they will vote for arrived at 24%. 

Past month, a Texas Hispanic Policy Basis poll confirmed Bush trailed Paxton by 42 proportion details and found some Republicans would not vote for him due to the fact he is a member of the Bush relatives. 

Bush has responded on Twitter.  

“I am George P. Bush and I’m proud of my family’s contributions to Texas and The usa. But this race isn’t about my last identify. It truly is about Ken Paxton’s crimes.” 

We asked Bush about previous month’s poll numbers. “I’m not a pollster and like I claimed with you through the typical main, the most crucial poll is on Election Day.” 

Paxton’s marketing campaign has not returned our requests for interviews with him. 

He has won the backing of former President Donald Trump who in Austin this previous weekend reminded Republicans of his endorsement. 

In a video posted on Paxton’s Twitter account, the former President is standing with the Attorney Basic and stated, “He is accomplished a wonderful work for Texas and for our region and he has my entire and complete endorsement.” 

Paxton has not attended any candidate discussion boards or debates, both for the typical key or the runoff.   

During our interview Bush mentioned, “I’ve challenged him to ten televised debates, five televised, 5 in entrance of grassroots conservatives. He has not accepted a person invitation. The explanation is due to the fact he will not want to be requested the hard inquiries.”   

Early voting ends Friday. 

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