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How outlets cover Paxton · Mar 10 – Mar 16, 2026

Paxton-Backing PAC Runs Ad Against Cornyn in Palm Beach

A Paxton-backed PAC is airing an ad against Cornyn in West Palm Beach as Trump weighs an endorsement in the Texas runoff. Center outlets track campaign moves; right-leaning outlets stress support for Paxton and criticism of Cornyn.

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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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“Tracking the runoff’s campaign pitches”

Center coverage pairs polling and rival ads with the Palm Beach ad’s apparent effort to reach Trump, while also reporting Cornyn’s position on Senate rules.

The Dallas Morning NewsMAR 11 · 4:29 PM ET

John Cornyn TV ad invokes Ten Commandments to hammer Ken Paxton in Texas GOP Senate runoffPaxton is the target of Cornyn’s ad and criticized Cornyn’s change in position on the filibuster.CRED 79BAL 65 MIXED

The HillMAR 16 · 6:00 AM ET

Paxton PAC running TV ads in Palm Beach while Trump at Mar-a-LagoA PAC backing Paxton is attacking his runoff opponent as Trump weighs an endorsement.CRED 78BAL 65 MIXEDTHE HILL · REPUBLISHED BY YAHOO NEWS

MediaiteMAR 13 · 8:43 PM ET

Pro-Paxton Super PAC Runs Ad in Florida to Reach TrumpA super PAC supporting Paxton is airing an ad in the West Palm Beach market as the Texas runoff and Trump endorsement remain in focus.CRED 65BAL 50 MIXED

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THE FRAME

“Building Paxton’s case against Cornyn”

Right-leaning outlets highlight an endorsement for Paxton and attacks on Cornyn, including a PAC’s claim that he betrayed Trump.

Fox NewsMAR 10 · 11:30 PM ET

Trump ally endorses Paxton over Cornyn as GOP Senate primary heads to high-stakes Texas runoffPaxton received Burlison’s endorsement as he prepares to face John Cornyn in the Republican runoff.CRED 69BAL 55 INFORMATIONALFOX NEWS · REPUBLISHED BY YAHOO NEWS

New York PostMAR 13 · 4:30 PM ET

Pro-Ken Paxton PAC ad claims John Cornyn 'Betrayed President Trump' amid scramble for endorsementPaxton is backed by the PAC attacking Cornyn and says he would consider leaving the race if Senate leaders pass the SAVE America Act.CRED 65BAL 60 MIXED

BreitbartMAR 13 · 2:18 PM ET

Top Cornyn Staffer Demanded Advertisers Drop Breitbart NewsPaxton criticizes Cornyn over the filibuster and says he would consider leaving the runoff if the Senate passed the voter ID bill.CRED 42BAL 20 MIXED

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“Tracking the runoff’s campaign pitches”

Center coverage pairs polling and rival ads with the Palm Beach ad’s apparent effort to reach Trump, while also reporting Cornyn’s position on Senate rules.

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The Dallas Morning NewsMAR 11 · 4:29 PM ET

The HillMAR 16 · 6:00 AM ET

MediaiteMAR 13 · 8:43 PM ET

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