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Thom Tillis Criticizes Trump’s Endorsement of Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn

Tillis criticized Trump’s endorsement of Paxton over Cornyn, saying it could put the Republican Senate seat at risk. Coverage centers on the seat’s prospects, with one article highlighting Talarico’s financial and polling advantages.

Lead article · The GuardianRepublican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’
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The articles agree that Sen. Thom Tillis criticized President Donald Trump for endorsing Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in Texas’s Republican Senate primary, calling the choice a mistake that could put the seat at risk.

Center outlets focus on Tillis’s criticism and the risk to the seat, adding Talarico’s financial and polling advantages; the other articles note the general-election matchup but do not emphasize those advantages.

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“Tillis warns of seat risk”

The Hill centers Tillis’s criticism of Trump’s endorsement and the risk to the Republican seat, while adding Talarico’s financial and polling edge.

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The HillSEP 27 · 11:14 AM ET
Tillis says Trump endorsing Paxton over Cornyn was ‘colossal mistake’Tillis argues that Trump’s endorsement of Paxton over Cornyn was a mistake and that Republican loyalty demands have gone too far.CRED 78BAL 55 PORTRAYS TILLIS: NEUTRAL

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