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Trump ally endorses Paxton over Cornyn as GOP Senate primary heads to high-stakes Texas runoff

Paxton received Burlison’s endorsement as he prepares to face John Cornyn in the Republican runoff.

Trump ally endorses Paxton over Cornyn as GOP Senate primary heads to high-stakes Texas runoff
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Rep. Eric Burlison endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff against Sen. John Cornyn. President Donald Trump has not chosen between the candidates and said he would announce an endorsement soon.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Senate candidate endorsed by Eric Burlison

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Eric Burlison
R · MO-7

Missouri representative endorsing Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate

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Donald Trump
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President who has not yet endorsed either runoff candidate

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent senator facing Paxton in the Republican runoff

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Paxton-Backing PAC Runs Ad Against Cornyn in Palm Beach

A PAC backing Ken Paxton is running an ad criticizing John Cornyn as the two compete for Donald Trump’s endorsement in the Texas Senate runoff. Center outlets cover polling and campaign ads, including the Palm Beach placement’s apparent effort to reach Trump and Cornyn’s position on Senate rules. Right-leaning outlets emphasize support for Paxton and criticism of Cornyn, including an endorsement for Paxton and the PAC’s accusation that Cornyn betrayed Trump.

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