- Leaked audio revealed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton complaining that President Donald Trump's recent convention in Dallas hurt his Senate campaign polling numbers.
- Paxton stated during a meeting with conservative donors that candidate polling numbers dropped following the two-day event.
- A senior adviser to Paxton dismissed the audio as manipulated, maintaining that Paxton holds a three-point lead over Democratic challenger James Talarico.
- The Dallas summit was plagued by low attendance, organizational issues, and Trump making jokes on stage about Paxton's appearance.
- National polling averages indicate the convention ultimately provided a surprise boost to Democrats rather than Republicans.
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