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Collins 'disappointed' in Trump's Paxton endorsement: 'An ethically challenged individual'

Trump endorsed Paxton, prompting Collins to say she was disappointed and that Cornyn deserved his support.

Collins 'disappointed' in Trump's Paxton endorsement: 'An ethically challenged individual'
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Sen. Susan Collins criticized President Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate primary, saying she hoped incumbent Sen. John Cornyn would win. The endorsement came as early voting began for the runoff.

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Texas senator seeking to win the Republican primary

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