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Ken Paxton’s surprising support for IVF has ignited a firestorm within the GOP, exposing a deepening rift between anti-abortion ideology and the reality of modern reproductive tech. As Texas’ Republican Senate nominee, Paxton’s stance clashes with his party’s platform—which explicitly seeks to ban IVF—and challenges the long-held belief that life begins at conception. With Roe v. Wade overturned, voters who oppose abortion are increasingly supportive of IVF, forcing politicians into uncomfortable corners. This isn’t just a Texas issue—it’s a national reckoning, as Republicans grapple with how to reconcile moral absolutism with the practical desire to build families, all while facing a tough race against Democrat James Talarico.

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