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George P. Bush wants to challenge beleaguered Texas AG Ken Paxton. But can he keep Trump out of it?
by Patrick Svitek, Texas TribuneLand Commissioner George P. Bush is sending strong signals that he’s preparing to launch a primary challenge against Attorney General Ken Paxton, hoping it can center on Paxton’s legal troubles and how he has run his office.
But can Bush keep former President Donald Trump out of it — both figuratively and literally?
It is one of the most glaring questions as the foundation is laid for what could be Texas’ marquee statewide primary next year. Both men have been Trump supporters, but Bush has a unique history with the former president as the most prominent member of the Bush political dynasty to embrace Trump. And in recent months, Paxton has grown only more overt in his affiliation with the former president, making him an inevitable topic in Paxton’s reelection bid.
Bush has insisted there is “no separation” between him and Paxton when it comes to supporting Trump. But even some of Bush’s supporters concede that, fair or not, Bush would have to contend with running with a last name that still evokes strong emotions among Trump backers.
Read more: https://www.texastribune.org/2021/05/17/ken-paxton-george-p-bush-trump/
