Getaway cars, affairs, Dubai fugitives: Trump’s pick Ken Paxton brings baggage to Senate race in Texas

What happened: Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general and Republican candidate for US Senate, is struggling in the polls, per the Guardian. Donald Trump has endorsed him, telling supporters Paxton "may not dress right" and "may not be the best-looking guy I've ever seen." Key numbers: Paxton is 63 years old. Why it matters: The article describes Paxton as beloved by hardcore Maga voters but regarded with skepticism by the broader voting public, and says he is a political survivor who could yet frustrate Democratic dreams.

Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general and Republican candidate for US Senate, is struggling in the polls, per the Guardian. Donald Trump has endorsed him, telling supporters Paxton "may not dress right" and "may not be the best-looking guy I've ever seen."

The article describes Paxton as beloved by hardcore Maga voters but regarded with skepticism by the broader voting public, and says he is a political survivor who could yet frustrate Democratic dreams.