Trump-Backed Paxton Topples Cornyn, Ending an Era in Texas GOP
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Sen. John Cornyn, a cornerstone of Texas politics and GOP leadership, lost his Senate primary to Ken Paxton after a Trump endorsement, signaling a shift away from establishment conservatism. Paxton’s win sets up a competitive Texas Senate race with Democrats aiming to flip the seat, while Cornyn’s defeat raises questions about continued bipartisanship in Congress amid rising intra-party polarization.
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