Attorney General Ken Paxton launches first attack ad, calling opponent an ‘extreme liberal’

AUSTIN — Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching an attack against Democratic challenger Justin Nelson after months of ignoring him and declining challenges to a debate. Nelson, an Austin lawyer with little name recognition in Texas politics, has made Paxton’s indictment on security fraud charges a centerpiece of his campaign.Paxton’s new ad contends Nelson’s negative campaign is meant to hide an “extreme liberal agenda” that includes an open borders policy a