US EditionTrump endorsement will come soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn
Trump plans a decisive endorsement in the Texas GOP Senate runoff and demands the rejected candidate withdraw to unify Republicans against Democrat James Talarico.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced he will endorse one GOP Senate runoff candidate and require the other to drop out, saying 'I will be making my endorsement soon'.
- Senate leaders re-upped calls for Trump to endorse Cornyn early, arguing he would be a stronger nominee as Democrats aim to make the race competitive in the fall.
- The primary was costly, with nearly $100 million spent, and unofficial returns showed Cornyn at 42% and Paxton at 41%, with Cornyn leading by less than 30,000 votes as 98% was counted.
- Supporters say a Trump endorsement could end the primary fight, save money, and help Republicans focus on the general election, with allies claiming it would be decisive.
- Ken Paxton's record includes impeachment and indictment, yet he remains popular with many Texas Republicans and the MAGA base, while John Cornyn, a four-term senator, seeks a fifth term with National Republican Senatorial Committee support.
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Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement
Sen. John Cornyn is going on offense against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as they fight for a Republican Senate runoff, and President Donald Trump’s endorsement hangs over it all. On Thursday, Cornyn’s campaign is releasing a new video that…
‘Total Scumbag Move’: MAGA Rages as Trump Faces Demands to End Texas GOP War
Some Texas Republicans had signaled they hoped their nominee would face Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in a Senate race that is now headed for a runoff between incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn and embattled MAGA firebrand Attorney General Ken Paxton. Democratic state Rep. James Talarico’s win in Tuesday’s primary has further complicated matters for the Texas GOP, which now faces a grueling 12-week — and potentially $100 million — …
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“I Will Be Making My Endorsement Soon” – Trump Speaks Out On Paxton-Cornyn Runoff
Attorney General Ken Paxton and United States Senator John Cornyn are heading toward a runoff. Cornyn got 41.9% of the vote while Paxton got 40.7%. Texas Tribune reported: Texas Republicans are in for another three months of mudslinging between Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn after the two bitter rivals advanced to a May 26 runoff in Tuesday’s primary. The two rivals are neck-and-neck with much of the Election Day vote yet …
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