In an NBC News interview, James Talarico says Ken Paxton hasn't responded to a debate request in 85 days. He says Fox News and the people of Texas have both said the attorney general should debate, then flips Paxton's "proof of life" jab back at him.
The receipt
- Who
- James Talarico
- Where
- interview - Meet the Press NOW (NBC 5 interview by Phil Prazan)
- Original footage
- NBC News · watch the full video from this moment
- Length
- 35 seconds, unedited within the cut
- Plays
- 130 on Instagram
Read the transcript
Fox News has said he should debate. The people of Texas have said he should debate. And I think it's mysterious that Ken Paxton hasn't responded to a request for a debate in 85 days. I hear that people are getting really concerned about the attorney general. And I've heard rumors that he has a rare medical condition that causes clinical levels of cowardice. So I know Ken Paxson has asked for proof of life for me. I'm asking for proof of spine from him. Ryan, that's a shot at what Ken Paxson has been saying, looking for a proof of life.
Machine transcript of the clip's audio; names are checked, small words may differ.