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Trump Likely Won't Endorse John Cornyn In Texas' Senate GOP Primary In The End, Giving a Boost To Ken Paxton: Report

The report says Paxton leads Cornyn in polling and would retain a larger lead in a hypothetical scenario where Trump endorses him.

Trump Likely Won't Endorse John Cornyn In Texas' Senate GOP Primary In The End, Giving a Boost To Ken Paxton: Report
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A report says President Donald Trump may leave Texas’ Senate Republican runoff without endorsing John Cornyn or Ken Paxton. Polling cited in the story shows Paxton leading without an endorsement, while Cornyn would move ahead if Trump endorsed him.

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Ken Paxton R · TX
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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate in the Texas runoff

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Republican senator seeking renomination in the Texas Senate runoff

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose possible endorsement is the focus of the report

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Democratic Senate candidate mentioned as the general-election opponent

ALSO MENTIONED  Steve Bannon, Former White House adviser and Paxton supporter

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Trump Meets Paxton as Texas Senate Runoff Nears

Trump met with Ken Paxton as the Texas Senate runoff against John Cornyn approached, and had not endorsed either candidate. Left-leaning outlets focus on a federal inquiry into contributions to Paxton’s Senate campaign. Center outlets emphasize the uncertainty over Trump’s endorsement and its possible effect on the race. Right-leaning outlets highlight Paxton’s efforts to attract Trump’s support and treat the endorsement decision as consequential.

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