Rove says if Paxton doesn't debate Talarico, 'he loses'

Republican strategist Karl Rove stated that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton risks losing his Senate bid if he refuses to debate his Democratic opponent, James Talarico. Rove made the comments during an appearance at The Economic Club of Chicago.
Republican strategist Karl Rove said he believes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will lose his bid for Senate if he does not agree to a debate with his Democratic opponent, state Rep. James Talarico. “If he doesn’t debate, I think he loses,” Rove said in a Wednesday appearance at The Economic Club of Chicago...
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