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James Talarico: “Ken Paxton has taken bribes from wealthy donors, all while…”

Featuring: James Talarico, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 50

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Texas Senate Democratic Candidate James Talarico holds rally in Houston

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He serves himself and his billionaire donors. Since taking office, Ken Paxton's net worth has increased 7,000% while our. While our wages have remained stagnant. He now owns 11 … Ken Paxton has taken bribes from wealthy donors, all while blocking overtime pay for Texas workers and gutting our health care. … at the core of our broken political system. It's why we can't afford anything. It's why we can't get ahead no matter how hard we work. (47:16–47:25)

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Asserts that Ken Paxton has accepted bribes and negatively impacted overtime pay and health care.

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