The Big Picture
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens visited Washington D.C. to seek support for their respective Senate candidacies. Both candidates are facing controversies that could impact their campaigns. The visit aimed to bolster their standing among key political figures and stakeholders in the nation's capital.
Key Facts
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton visited Washington D.C.
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Former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens visited Washington D.C.
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Both Paxton and Greitens are seeking Senate seats.
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Paxton faces a felony securities fraud indictment and a past impeachment trial.
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Greitens resigned as governor amid allegations of misconduct and campaign finance violations.
How Media Is Covering This
1 articlePaxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
Read moreWhy It Matters
Paxton, currently the Attorney General of Texas, is seeking a Senate seat in his home state. His campaign has been shadowed by a long-standing indictment on felony securities fraud charges and a recent impeachment trial in the Texas House of Representatives, though he was acquitted by the Texas Senate. His trip to Washington was intended to shore up backing from national Republican figures and donors.
Similarly, Eric Greitens, a former Governor of Missouri, is running for a U.S. Senate seat in his state. Greitens resigned as governor in 2018 amid allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. His presence in Washington also signals an effort to gain traction and endorsements from influential individuals within the Republican party, aiming to overcome the controversies that have marked his political career.
The visits by both Paxton and Greitens underscore the challenges they face in their Senate candidacies, as they attempt to secure crucial support while dealing with ongoing public scrutiny and legal issues.
