The Ken Paxton survival strategy

The Daily Punch · Feb 18, 2026 · 7m

The GOP establishment spent more than $60 million to kneecap Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign, but it didn’t work. Jake breaks down how Paxton is surviving the cash dump against him in the primary. Plus, recent Capitol Police data is showing a major spike in threats toward members of Congress in 2025. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at…