The Ship of Theseus
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won a significant victory in the Republican runoff against incumbent John Cornyn. The article suggests that the president's endorsement may not have been the primary factor in Paxton's success. Instead, it argues that the dynamics of the race were more complex than conventional wisdom suggests.
- ▪Ken Paxton defeated four-term incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Senate Republican runoff.
- ▪The article challenges the notion that the president's endorsement was the key to Paxton's victory.
- ▪Nick Catoggio, the author, provides insights into the political landscape in Texas.
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Boiling Frogs The Ship of Theseus Reality comes for Cornyn conservatives. Nick Catoggio / May 27, 2026 Loading Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at an election night watch party on May 26, 2026, in Plano, Texas. (Photo by Stewart F. House/Getty Images) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at an election night watch party on May 26, 2026, in Plano, Texas. (Photo by Stewart F. House/Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section You’re reading Boiling Frogs, Nick Catoggio’s daily newsletter on politics. To unlock the full version, become a Dispatch member today.
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