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Video: Paxton Campaign Gets Boost From Santorum

Rick Santorum is backing state Sen. Ken Paxton's bid for attorney general. In a video endorsement, the former presidential contender said Paxton has a record of standing up to members of his own party "when they wander off the conservative line."

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Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum is backing state Sen. Ken Paxton's bid for attorney general. In a video endorsement, the former presidential contender said the McKinney Republican has a record of standing up to members of his own party "when they wander off the conservative line."

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