Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn't be happier | The Associated Press

Democratic nominee James Talarico has stopped holding campaign events in the Texas Senate race, and his team says he has the flu. His Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, has used this to criticize Talarico, questioning his absence. However, President Donald Trump inadvertently helped Talarico by suggesting he should debate Paxton. Talarico has been pushing for a debate for months, but none has been scheduled.