Texas Senate race between Paxton and Talarico tops $500 million in ad spending

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How the sides differ Left sources emphasize the scale of advertising spending; right sources focus on the candidates' missteps and describe the race as messy.

Both outlets report that the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico has seen more than $500 million in ad spending, with only weeks left before the midterms. CBS News, citing AdImpact data, centers on the money flowing into the contest. The Washington Examiner also notes the spending but focuses on the candidates' conduct. It says one candidate disappeared from the campaign trail for over a week and that the other has repeatedly been recorded in embarrassing situations. It calls the race one of the cycle's messiest.

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Left CBSCBS NewsOver $500 million spent on ads during Texas Senate campaign, AdImpact data shows

Frames the race as a high-stakes, expensive contest, highlighting the record ad spending based on AdImpact data.

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Right WEWashington ExaminerDoes anyone want to win this race? Talarico and Paxton stumble to finish line in Texas Senate contest

Frames the race as a messy contest in which both candidates stumble, citing a campaign absence and embarrassing recordings.