President Trump Endorses Texas Attorney General Paxton for Senate
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary. The endorsement came one week before the runoff election.
SemaforTrump said Paxton was there for the country and the president when it counted.
Kansas said the decision saddened him. Moran stated that Cornyn has been a significant part of what Republicans have been able to accomplish in the Senate. Graham said Trump has the right to look at people who were not there when he needed them most. Collins said she did not understand the decision and was disappointed.
Mexico said the endorsement is good news for Democrats. Heinrich stated there is more negative information on Paxton and that it is a better story for Talarico than running against Cornyn.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Republicans may need to spend more money defending the Texas Senate seat.
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Democratic nominee James Talarico may face a different general election matchup.
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