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Ken Paxton Says He Will Disobey Donald Trump If He Endorses John Cornyn In The Texas Senate Race And Asks Him To Drop Out

Cornyn criticized Paxton and his campaign ad made personal allegations about his opponent.

Ken Paxton Says He Will Disobey Donald Trump If He Endorses John Cornyn In The Texas Senate Race And Asks Him To Drop Out
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Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton said he would stay in the Republican primary even if President Donald Trump endorses Sen. John Cornyn and urges him to leave the race. Cornyn has criticized Paxton, while the candidates’ contest is expected to lead to a general-election matchup with James Talarico.

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Texas senator and Republican Senate candidate criticized by Paxton

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Ken Paxton
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Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate who says he will remain in the primary

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Representative defeated by James Talarico in the Democratic primary

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President whose possible endorsement and stated demand that unendorsed candidates leave the race prompted Paxton’s response

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Trump Says He Plans to Endorse in Cornyn-Paxton Senate Runoff

Outlets agree Donald Trump announced plans to endorse in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, urging the non-endorsed candidate to drop out. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Republican infighting, with Raw Story highlighting Ken Paxton's refusal to exit if Trump backs Cornyn. Right-leaning outlets focus on party unity against Democrats, though coverage also features conservative attacks on Cornyn's record.

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