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How outlets cover Paxton · May 26 – May 28, 2026

Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Senate Republican Primary Runoff

Rated outlets across the spectrum have covered this: 6 left-leaning, 11 center and 9 right-leaning.

Lead article · NBC News · CENTERJohn Cornyn undone by past Trump misgivings in Texas GOP Senate runoff after decades as a loyal party man
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · NBC NEWS

Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff after President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton. The article examines how Cornyn’s earlier criticism of Trump and reluctance to back some of his priorities became liabilities among Trump-aligned Republicans.

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How it looks for Paxton

Left: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 8 informational. Center: 0 good, 0 bad, 1 mixed, 12 informational. Right: 0 good, 0 bad, 1 mixed, 10 informational.

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When each side covered it

Articles per day by side. MAY 26: Left 1, Center 3, Right 2. MAY 27: Left 6, Center 10, Right 9. MAY 28: Left 1, Center 0, Right 0.

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