DAVID MARCUS: For the love of God, will John Thune finally listen to angry GOP voters
Senator John Cornyn's defeat in the Texas primary highlights the growing discontent among Republican voters. Many believe that the rejection of established candidates is a response to the party's leadership, particularly Senate Majority Leader John Thune. The results suggest that voters are looking for candidates who align more closely with their views, rather than relying solely on endorsements from prominent figures like Donald Trump.
- ▪John Cornyn lost his primary to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by a significant margin.
- ▪Senate Majority Leader John Thune has faced criticism for losing two sitting members to primary challenges in one cycle.
- ▪Republican voters are increasingly rejecting established candidates in favor of those who resonate more with their beliefs.
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Donald Trump DAVID MARCUS: For the love of God, will John Thune finally listen to angry GOP voters The filibuster, not any candidate, is what Republican voters are rejecting across the country By David Marcus Fox News Published May 27, 2026 10:47am EDT | Updated May 27, 2026 10:50am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Cornyn staff packs up minutes after senator concedes loss to Paxton A staff member for Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, could be seen packing up bare bones equipment just minutes after the longtime GOP fixture conceded his defeat to Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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