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Trump: 'Bad' for Paxton to say he won't drop out if Cornyn gets endorsement

Trump warned Paxton about staying in the runoff and said he would endorse a candidate soon.

Trump: 'Bad' for Paxton to say he won't drop out if Cornyn gets endorsement
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President Trump warned Ken Paxton that it would be “bad for him” to stay in the Texas Republican Senate runoff if Trump endorses John Cornyn. Paxton had said he would remain in the race regardless of Trump’s choice.

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President weighing an endorsement in the Texas Republican Senate runoff

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Texas Republican Senate candidate who says he will remain in the runoff

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Trump asks Texas Senate candidate he does not endorse to drop out of race

Outlets agree that Donald Trump plans to endorse in the Texas Republican Senate runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, calling on the unendorsed candidate to withdraw immediately. Left-leaning outlets highlight backlash from conservative activists over a potential endorsement of Cornyn. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's push for party unity behind the nominee ahead of the general election.

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