In a stunning break from party lines, former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Phillips—a longtime Republican—is officially backing Democrat James Talarico for the US Senate. Phillips tells CNN’s Erin Burnett that Ken Paxton’s relentless scandals "will embarrass Texas in ways our state simply cannot afford," calling the decision to cross party lines for a moderate like Talarico a "pretty easy choice."
Also, Democratic strategist Paul Begala and Republican strategist Kevin Madden break down the tight Senate race in Texas and react to Phillips siding with Talarico.
0:00 Longtime Texas Republican explains what swung his vote to James Talarico
4:18 Phillips reacts to Trump & Vance’s comments about Talarico
5:08 Republican strategist on Trump’s tactics at Texas campaign stop
11:20 Democratic strategist reacts to Phillips’ support for Talarico
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