US EditionTurning Point Action endorses Ken Paxton in heated GOP Senate primary in Texas
Turning Point Action endorsed Ken Paxton, who leads with 38% in a University of Houston poll, intensifying a costly Texas Republican Senate primary against Sen. John Cornyn.
- Turning Point Action endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP Senate primary, and Paxton announced the backing on X, saying he felt 'honored' by the support.
- A University of Houston, Hobby School of Public Affairs poll released Monday shows Paxton leading with 38%, ahead of Cornyn at 31% and Hunt at 17%.
- The endorsement pits Turning Point against the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which supports Cornyn, and is their fourth Senate endorsement this cycle, intensifying intra-GOP tensions.
- At minimum, party strategists estimate hundreds of millions in rescue spending, with senior Republicans fearing it could cost at least $200 million to defend the seat if Paxton is the nominee, aiding Democrats.
- With Trump hinting he may endorse soon, the race could pivot quickly as early voting begins Feb. 17 and Cornyn, Paxton and Wesley Hunt face a primary next month.
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BreitbartTurning Point Action endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race
Turning Point Action endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate primary on Monday. Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA’s funding arm endorsed the conservative firebrand over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). Both the influx of campaign funds and the prestige of backing from the assassinated Kirk’s creation are sure to give Paxton an extra boost in the contentious primary. “I’m honored to be endorsed by Turning Point Action…
Turning Point Action endorses Ken Paxton in heated GOP Senate primary in Texas
Turning Point Action has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in one of the GOP’s nastiest primary battles, supporting the controversial, conservative firebrand boost in his bid to unseat longtime Sen. John Cornyn.
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