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Conservative warns Republicans are deep in their 'Jonestown phase'

Catoggio criticizes Cornyn’s campaign argument about Paxton and his pledge to support the Republican ticket after conceding.

Conservative warns Republicans are deep in their 'Jonestown phase'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 27, 2026
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Conservative writer Nick Catoggio argues that Texas Republicans’ preference for Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn reflects a party increasingly unwilling to hold Donald Trump accountable. He also criticizes Cornyn for saying after his primary concession that he would support the Republican ticket.

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