Sean Hannity expresses skepticism toward Fox News poll showing James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race
Fox News host Sean Hannity expressed significant skepticism regarding a recent poll from his own network that places progressive Democrat James Talarico slightly ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in the competitive Texas Senate race. During a debate with former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Hannity dismissed the survey results, which show Talarico leading by three points. Hannity, a close ally of President Trump, criticized Talarico's progressive ideology, specifically highlighting his belief that God is non-binary and his support for trans identified rights. Hannity argued that Talarico's platform is too extreme for moderate voters, while de Blasio countered that voters are focused on kitchen-table issues. The poll indicates that Talarico is gaining ground among various constituencies, including independents and white evangelical Christians. Meanwhile, Ken Paxton has faced several controversies, including a corruption impeachment and a messy divorce. Despite these challenges, the administration's endorsement of Paxton and the personal critiques from Donald Trump have highlighted the tension between the radical progressive and the scandal-ridden Republican incumbent.