Ken Paxton Beats John Cornyn—and Blows a $250 Million Hole in Trump's Senate Map
Ken Paxton has won the Republican primary against Senator John Cornyn in Texas, following an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. This outcome has raised concerns among Senate Republicans, who now face a potential $250 million cost to support Paxton in the general election. The situation highlights the ongoing influence of Trump within the party and the challenges Republicans may face in maintaining their long-standing dominance in Texas.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary.
- ▪Senate Republicans are now facing a potential $250 million cost to support Paxton in the general election.
- ▪Trump's endorsement of Paxton reflects his continued influence over the Republican Party.
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The DC BriefWeekdaysMaking sense of what matters most in Washington.SubscribeBy signing up you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For more than a year, Republicans beseeched President Donald Trump’s advisers in the White House with a simple ask: if he couldn’t find his way to endorsing Sen. John Cornyn, could he at least keep his mouth shut? Of course, he could not. Trump last week endorsed Cornyn’s primary opponent in Texas, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, and on Tuesday Paxton made it through his contentious, costly run-off and into the general election this November. Senate Republicans spent $90 million on defending their amiable colleague and sinking the scandal-soaked Paxton.
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