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Former Cornyn Aide Joins Talarico | San Antonio News
A former top aide to Republican Senator John Cornyn has defected to Democrat James Talarico’s campaign, bringing deep GOP experience into the race against Ken Paxton. Jacob Smith, who spent years in Republican halls from Frank Lucas to Roger Wicker, now backs Talarico’s mission to cut costs for everyday Texans — a stark contrast to Paxton’s troubled campaign, dogged by scandals, voter fraud claims, and Trump’s questionable endorsement. With polls and fundraising showing Paxton slipping, this high-stakes crossover signals a potential political earthquake in Texas — possibly paving the way for…
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