US EditionPaxton offers conditions for potential exit from Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton says he will exit Texas Senate runoff only if Senate GOP abolishes the filibuster and passes the SAVE America Act, tying his campaign to key election reforms.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would consider dropping out of the state's U.S. Senate race if GOP leaders agree to eliminate the filibuster and pass President Donald Trump's SAVE America Act.
- Paxton accused incumbent Senator John Cornyn of refusing to back changes to Senate rules needed to move the bill forward and portrayed himself as one of Trump's most loyal allies.
- Nobody captured 50 percent of the vote in Tuesday's Republican primary in Texas, meaning a runoff vote will be necessary between Cornyn and Paxton.
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Trump Tells GOP Leaders He Wants SAVE America Act Passed Before Texas Senate Endorsement - Real News Now
President Donald Trump said he wants the SAVE America Act on his desk before he makes an endorsement in the Texas Senate race, placing pressure on Senate leadership to move forward with the election integrity bill. Trump delivered the message Friday during an interview with CNN host Dana Bash, making clear that Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Texas Sen. John Cornyn should prioritize the legislation if they want his support in the closely w…
CHECKMATE: Ken Paxton Calls Cornyn's Bluff, Says He’d Consider Dropping Out of Senate Runoff If Republicans Pass Voter ID Bill
Ken Paxton just flipped the board on Washington. By offering to step aside if it means passing one of President Trump’s signature bills, he’s forced Thune into an impossible position: deliver for the President and the grassroots—or admit the entire performance was a sham. In one day, Paxton did more to push the Save America Act forward than most senators have done in decades. And he’s still just a candidate. Still marveling at the chess move fr…
Paxton’s Clever Ploy to Stay in Texas Senate Race
Ken Paxton has a clever ploy to stay in the Texas Senate race. The Texas AG is going to the mats for Trump’s beloved SAVE Act, making it much harder for the president to push him out in favor of incumbent John Cornyn.
Paxton 'would consider dropping out' of runoff if Senate eliminates filibuster and passes SAVE Act
President Donald Trump has asked whichever candidate he doesn't support to withdraw from the Republican nominee race for U.S. Senate, but Paxton has preemptively refused. Instead, he's offered to drop out if Senate Leadership agrees to pass the Save America Act, which is unlikely to happen.
Texas AG Ken Paxton praised for stealth ‘chess move’ in effort to pass the SAVE America Act · American Wire News
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is receiving massive praise for his efforts to get the Save America Act passed through Congress. Paxton is currently in a primary battle with incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Because neither he nor Cornyn received over 50 percent of the votes in Tuesday’s election, they’re scheduled for a runoff election in May. However, in a stunning move, Paxton posted a tweet Thursday offering to drop out of the runoff election if…
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