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Anti-Trump, Democrat Donors Flood John Cornyn Campaign with Cash After Trump Endorses Ken Paxton

The article focuses on contributions to Cornyn’s campaign after Trump endorsed his runoff opponent.

Anti-Trump, Democrat Donors Flood John Cornyn Campaign with Cash After Trump Endorses Ken Paxton
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Sen. John Cornyn raised nearly $150,000 the day after President Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas’s Republican Senate runoff. The article highlights donors with Democratic and Never Trump ties and a political action committee spokesman’s criticism of Cornyn, while the Cornyn campaign points to Paxton’s funding.

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John Cornyn R · TX · SEN
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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent senator whose campaign received the reported contributions

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton in the Texas Senate runoff

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Abigail Davis Spanberger
Former U.S. Representative (D-VA)

Democrat named among the politicians to whom Jason Rhodes donated

Elissa Slotkin
D · MI · SEN

Senator named among Democrats to whom Jason Rhodes donated

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator mentioned as a recipient of donations from Jason Rhodes and as a voter to impeach Trump

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Senate candidate endorsed by Trump in the Republican runoff

Colin Z. Allred
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

House candidate named among Democrats to whom Jason Rhodes donated

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn in Texas GOP Runoff

Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff ahead of the May 26 vote. Cornyn said he would continue in the race, a response reported alongside the endorsement. Left-leaning outlets frame the endorsement chiefly as a setback for Cornyn and a possible risk to Republican prospects, often emphasizing Paxton’s record. Center outlets focus on the effect on the runoff, Republican divisions and potential general-election stakes. Right-leaning outlets generally present the endorsement as a boost for Paxton, though some weigh the consequences for Cornyn or Republican prospects.

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