Manchin: 'If character means anything, you can't vote for Ken Paxton'

Former Senator Joe Manchin criticized Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s character in a recent interview, shifting focus away from the Democratic Senate candidate in the state’s upcoming election. Speaking on The Hill Sunday, Manchin was questioned about Texas’s Democratic nominee but instead commented on Paxton’s personal conduct. The remarks highlight growing scrutiny over Paxton’s leadership amid the high-stakes Senate race. The exchange underscores the broader political dynamics at play in Texas as both parties vie for control of the seat.

Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Sunday took aim at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate in the Lone Star State's Senate race, deriding his “character.” During an interview with NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt on “The Hill Sunday,” Manchin was asked about Texas's Democratic Senate candidate, state Rep. James Talarico. “I don't know that...