Pence Criticizes GOP Direction After Paxton Wins Texas Senate Nomination
Pence said Republicans have lost their way and warned that Trump’s populist influence is pulling the party from traditional conservatism.
- On Sunday, Former Vice President Mike Pence appeared on NBC News's Meet the Press, criticizing the Republican Party's direction following Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's primary victory over Senator John Cornyn.
- Paxton secured the nomination after receiving a late endorsement from President Donald Trump, highlighting Trump's enduring influence; Pence and Trump have remained on the outs since the 2020 election.
- Pence critiqued the populist right's shift toward isolationism, warning that broad-based tariffs and price controls threaten traditional conservative principles established during the Ronald Reagan era.
- While Pence stated "Republicans have lost our way," he ruled out voting for Democratic nominee Rep. James Talarico, arguing "Democrats have lost their minds" and represent extremism.
- As the party navigates internal divisions ahead of midterm elections, Pence expressed optimism that traditional conservative values would ultimately retain voter alignment with the Republican platform.
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