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Cornyn Sounds Off on SAVE Act, Texas Senate Poll on Paxton

The article reports a poll showing Paxton tied with Talarico and recounts concerns about his electability.

Cornyn Sounds Off on SAVE Act, Texas Senate Poll on Paxton
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John Cornyn criticized the SAVE Act in social media posts and commented on polling that showed Ken Paxton tied with James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. The article presents the poll as renewing questions about Paxton’s general-election prospects.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas Senate candidate discussed in polling and general-election concerns

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator commenting on the SAVE Act and Texas Senate polling

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Texas Senate candidate shown tied with Paxton in polling

Texas representative who lost the Democratic Senate primary to Talarico

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton in the primary runoff

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President whose views on “Heritage Americans” are referenced

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NYT/Siena Poll Examines Paxton’s Texas Senate Race

The New York Times/Siena poll found Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied at 47% in the Texas Senate race among likely voters. Left-leaning outlets emphasize other findings favoring Talarico and the possible Senate-control stakes. Center outlets connect the tie to questions about Paxton’s electability and Cornyn’s criticism of the SAVE Act. Right-leaning outlets frame it as a competitive race while highlighting concerns about Paxton and vulnerabilities for both candidates.

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