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'Good grief!' CNN host astonished as Trump delivers seismic shakeup in heated race

The article reports that prediction-market figures favored Paxton after Trump endorsed him in the Republican runoff.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming Republican Senate runoff. A CNN segment examined polling and prediction-market indicators of the endorsement’s effect, including a rise in Paxton’s projected chance of winning.

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Ken Paxton
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Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate whose runoff prospects are discussed

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent senator and Republican Senate candidate opposing Paxton in the runoff

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

Outlets agree that Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff. Left-leaning outlets stress criticism of Paxton and the possibility that the endorsement could hurt Republicans in November. Center outlets emphasize concerns about Paxton’s general-election prospects while adding campaign context and reactions. Right-leaning outlets often welcome Trump’s intervention and mock Republican critics, though some question Paxton’s general-election strength or criticize the endorsement.

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