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Cornyn Caves to Trump, Admits SAVE America Act More Vital Than Filibuster As He Courts Endorsement

Cornyn says the SAVE America Act is more important than preserving the filibuster as he seeks Trump's endorsement.

Cornyn Caves to Trump, Admits SAVE America Act More Vital Than Filibuster As He Courts Endorsement
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John Cornyn says the SAVE America Act matters more than preserving the Senate filibuster, a shift he made while seeking President Trump's endorsement in a Texas Senate primary runoff. Ken Paxton criticized Cornyn's change in position and said he would consider leaving the race if Senate leaders passed the act.

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Senator whose stated support for changing Senate rules to pass the SAVE America Act is the article's central subject

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Senate candidate criticizing Cornyn's changed position

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Donald Trump
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President whose endorsement Cornyn seeks and who expressed dissatisfaction that the act was not advancing

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator cited as opposing use of a talking filibuster to pass the act

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