Senate GOP fumes after Trump snubs Cornyn with Ken Paxton endorsement
Senate Republicans expressed disappointment over President Trump's endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn. GOP lawmakers warned that this decision could jeopardize a winnable Senate seat for Republicans. The primary race is set for May 26, with polling indicating a tight contest between the candidates.
- ▪Senate Republicans are frustrated with Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn.
- ▪Trump's decision may cost Republicans a Senate seat in Texas, a traditionally red state.
- ▪Polling shows that the Democratic nominee, James Talarico, is nearly tied with both Cornyn and Paxton.
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Senate Republicans made little effort to hide their disappointment Tuesday with President Donald Trump‘s decision to endorse Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). GOP lawmakers were quick to relitigate Paxton’s political baggage and warned that the president may have just cost himself a winnable Senate seat by snubbing Cornyn. The two are locked in a bitter fight for the GOP nomination that will be decided in a May 26 runoff. Recommended Stories Senate GOP fumes after Trump snubs Cornyn with Ken Paxton endorsement Massie campaign sends misleading text implying Trump endorsement Gavin Newsom urges Democrats to become ‘ruthless’ against Trump “If Paxton wins the primary, we’ll be for him.
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