Cornyn claims Trump won’t endorse in Texas Senate runoff
Sen. John Cornyn expressed doubt that former President Trump will endorse him in the Texas Senate runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cornyn stated that he would welcome a visit from Trump if he wins the primary runoff scheduled for May 26. The race has been competitive, with Cornyn receiving 42% of the vote compared to Paxton's 40.5% in the initial primary.
- ▪Cornyn believes Trump will not endorse him in the runoff against Paxton.
- ▪He would welcome a campaign visit from Trump if he wins the primary.
- ▪Cornyn received 42% of the vote in the primary, while Paxton received 40.5%.
- ▪The runoff is required because neither candidate achieved more than 50% of the vote.
- ▪The winner will face Democratic candidate James Talarico in the general election.
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Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) said at a rally on Monday that he does not believe President Donald Trump will make an endorsement in his competitive primary runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton. “I think that ship has finally sailed,” Cornyn said when asked about Trump intervening in the contest, according to the Austin American-Statesman. Recommended Stories Who is Ed Gallrein? Navy SEAL and farmer who could oust Thomas Massie in Kentucky What’s at stake in the Thomas Massie primary Vance becomes key GOP surrogate in fight for control of the House The senator added that “he would welcome a campaign visit by the president in the fall,” provided he wins the May 26 primary runoff. Both Cornyn and Paxton have been vying for the president’s endorsement since the race began last year.
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