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Takeaways from Ken Paxton's Texas runoff win over John Cornyn

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SalonCMay 27, 10:45 AM

Trump will regret endorsing Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary

Democrat James Talarico may win — and the president weakened his hold over the GOP

CBS NewsBMay 27, 10:29 PM

Takeaways from Ken Paxton's Texas runoff win over John Cornyn

Tuesday's runoff election in Texas saw another Republican incumbent lose his seat to a Trump-backed nominee. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn conceded the race to state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who pick

Democracy DocketBMay 27, 2:00 AM

Texas runoff: Election denier Ken Paxton wins GOP nod for U.S. Senate - Democracy Docket

Texas runoff: Election denier Ken Paxton wins GOP nod for U.S. Senate  Democracy Docket

Talking Points MemoBMay 27, 1:10 AM

Armed With Trump’s Last Minute Endorsement, Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas GOP Runoff Primary

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on Tuesday in a Republican runoff election for the...

PoliticoAMay 27, 1:00 AM

Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff, defeating longtime incumbent Cornyn

The attorney general was boosted by President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the final days of the race.

CBS NewsBMay 28, 12:06 AM

Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn

President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.

New York TimesAMay 27, 9:37 PM

Cornyn’s Defeat in Texas Runoff Underscores Trump's Grip on the G.O.P.

Senator John Cornyn lost to his MAGA-aligned challenger, Ken Paxton, by 28 percentage points. It was a historically poor showing.

PoliticoAMay 27, 3:18 AM

The Texas GOP finally turned on Cornyn

The senator was a towering figure in Texas and national politics. His loss signals the end of an era for the Republican establishment.

The New RepublicBMay 26, 2:31 PM

Trump Gives Away Game Behind His Texas Primary Endorsement

To be a Donald Trump–endorsed political candidate, you must possess many qualities: integrity. Empathy. Intelligence. A love of the United States and all who inhabit it. Just kidding! You don’t have t

PoliticoAMay 21, 8:49 PM

The latest Paxton-Cornyn ad dustup is an ominous sign for the Texas GOP

The fighting has gotten so ugly that some Republicans are fearful it will dampen turnout in the midterms.

Mother JonesBMay 27, 4:02 PM

They’re All Ken Paxton Now

When President Donald Trump endorsed Texas attorney general Ken Paxton earlier this month in his race to unseat four-term GOP Sen. John Cornyn, it fell to Lindsey Graham—as it so often does—to say the

NBC NewsBMay 28, 1:13 AM

Republicans brace for money problems in Texas after Ken Paxton’s win

Ken Paxton has trailed Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in fundraising. Some Republicans say the party will have to spend millions to win the Senate race.

Democracy DocketBMay 27, 7:45 PM

Texas Senate race: Paxton’s lawsuit challenging 2020 could have led to ‘the end of democracy’ - Democracy Docket

Texas Senate race: Paxton’s lawsuit challenging 2020 could have led to ‘the end of democracy’  Democracy Docket

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AxiosAMay 27, 10:06 AM

Texas takeaways: The night Trump tossed Cornyn

Republican Ken Paxton's 28-point primary rout of longtime Texas Sen. John Cornyn — the widest primary defeat for a sitting U.S. senator in nearly 50 years — further cements President Trump's hold on t

The HillBMay 27, 9:24 PM

Thune urges Senate GOP to ‘pivot’ from Cornyn, help Paxton win in Texas

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is throwing his support behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after Paxton’s primary defeat of incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R) on Tuesday. In a radio inter

AxiosAMay 27, 1:24 AM

Texas GOP voters oust Cornyn in Paxton upset

Republican primary voters on Tuesday rejected U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, one of the Senate's most senior GOP members, in favor of Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Why it matters: Cornyn's l

The HillBMay 27, 12:56 PM

GOP Senate campaign arm deletes posts bashing Paxton after runoff win 

Senate Republicans’ campaign arm quietly deleted a number of posts attacking Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after he won the Texas Senate GOP runoff on Tuesday against Sen. John Cornyn.  The Nation

PBS NewsHourAMay 27, 10:55 PM

Paxton's win over Cornyn sets up high-stakes Texas clash with Talarico

President Trump again proved his political power in Texas as his endorsed candidate in the Senate primary won in a landslide. Ken Paxton secured the GOP nomination, beating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

AxiosAMay 27, 11:28 PM

Republicans break the ice with Paxton after brutal Texas Senate primary

Senate Republican leaders are rushing to mend fences with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, signaling to big-dollar donors that the road to keeping the majority now runs straight through Texas. Why i

Christian Science MonitorAMay 27, 9:00 AM

Paxton trounces Cornyn in Texas, a sign of Trump’s hold on GOP

Texas’ polarizing attorney general easily bested the veteran senator, underscoring President Donald Trump’s sway with GOP voters. November’s general election, against Democrat James Talarico, may be a

The DispatchAMay 27, 6:47 AM

Get Ready for a Rock Fight in the Texas Senate Race

How Trump’s endorsement of scandal-plagued Ken Paxton is shaping the context.

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RealClearPoliticsBMay 28, 2:13 AM

Trump Will Regret Endorsing Paxton

Democrat James Talarico may win - and the president weakened his hold over the GOP

TownhallDMay 27, 12:45 AM

LATEST: Ken Paxton Just Annihilated John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff Election

RealClearPoliticsBMay 28, 2:13 AM

Takeaways From Paxton's Blowout Win

The Western JournalDMay 27, 1:53 AM

BREAKING: Ken Paxton Has Defeated John Cornyn in the TX GOP Senate Primary

The talk about the death of President Donald Trump’s influence in the GOP appears to have been greatly exaggerated. Despite pushback from within his own party, Trump’s endorsement in a […] The post BR

The FederalistCMay 27, 2:13 AM

Ken Paxton Unseats John Cornyn In Latest Blowout Defeat For Establishment GOP

The race was largely viewed as a referendum on establishment Republicans' reluctance to deliver wins like the Save America Act.

BreitbartDMay 26, 11:46 PM

*** Election Night Livewire *** Paxton Vs. Cornyn Finale Headlines Texas Runoffs

Texans cast ballots Tuesday in primary runoff elections that could steer the direction of politics in Texas – and Washington – for a generation. The post *** Election Night Livewire *** Paxton Vs. Cor

The American ConservativeBMay 27, 3:00 AM

Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Primary

The state’s attorney general defeated the incumbent senator following the President’s endorsement last week. The post Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Primary appeared first on The American Conservativ

Daily WireCMay 26, 8:03 PM

Trump-Backed Paxton Blows Out Cornyn In Texas Senate Showdown

Texas voters on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to move on from longtime incumbent senator John Cornyn (R-TX), handing the longtime incumbent a devastating defeat and delivering a sharp rebuke to the Rep

Hot AirCMay 27, 1:20 AM

Paxton Runs Away With the Texas Senate Primary Runoff (Update)

RealClearPoliticsBMay 27, 1:46 PM

Congrats, Texas: You're Stuck With Paxton and Talarico

Texas AG Ken Paxton's victory over Sen. John Cornyn shows how much Republican voters distrust the political establishment - and are raring for a fight

RealClearPoliticsBMay 27, 1:47 PM

Ken Paxton's Win Hands Democrats Their Issue for 2026

The Texas attorney general's record will mean more attention on the issue of corruption, which Democrats can run on across the country.

Daily WireCMay 27, 11:24 AM

Voters Make A Texas-Sized Gamble On Ken Paxton

Republican voters made a Texas-sized gamble last night in the Lone Star state, betting that even with the baggage he carries into a general election, Trump loyalist Attorney General Ken Paxton will be

Washington ExaminerCMay 27, 10:45 PM

Thune backs Ken Paxton after divisive Texas primary

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) threw his support behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday, bringing Senate leadership one step closer to coalescing around a Republican they spen

TwitchyDMay 27, 8:30 PM

'This Is Texas, THIS Is Not': Ken Paxton's First Ad About Low-T Talarico Is BRUTALLY Accurate

TownhallDMay 27, 4:30 PM

James Talarico Thinks This Strategy Will Help Him Defeat Ken Paxton

TownhallDMay 27, 1:00 PM

James Talarico Is Going to Pretend to Be a Moderate to Try and Defeat Ken Paxton

ReasonAMay 27, 8:20 PM

Ken Paxton's Primary Victory Shows How Trump's Grudges Undermine His Party's Interests

The president's last-minute endorsement of Paxton was driven by his petty grievances against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, who was clearly the safer bet to retain the seat.

The Western JournalDMay 27, 2:27 PM

Republican Senatorial Committee Quietly Tries to Cover Up Its Past Attacks on Ken Paxton

The National Republican Senatorial Committee quietly deleted several posts attacking Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after he won his Senate runoff race on Tuesday in a landslide. The Sen

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