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politics22 days ago

Texas Democrat Talarico Tops Cornyn and Paxton in Tight Internal Poll

An internal campaign poll shows Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Sen. John Cornyn (43–41) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (44–43) in hypothetical Texas general elections. Both Republicans are broadly unpopular, especially among independents, with Paxton and Cornyn facing large unfavorable ratings. The memo credits Talarico’s coalition—young and Latino voters and party-switchers—for momentum and frames the race as a referendum on political establishment, though the outcome remains close ahead of a potential runoff. The update appears alongside other national political stories in a live feed.

via Politico|
#cornyn#elections#politics
Trump Endorsement Looms Over Texas Senate Runoff
politics24 days ago

Trump Endorsement Looms Over Texas Senate Runoff

Trump’s endorsement remains undecided as Texas’ GOP Senate runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton approaches; both candidates are courting the former president, who has hinted he could endorse soon and is watching the Save America Act’s progress. Cornyn has shifted on the filibuster to back Trump’s top priority, a move Paxton’s allies say signals a flip. Paxton supporters have aired ads near Trump’s Florida residence tying Cornyn to Trump’s political enemies. Polls show Cornyn ahead in the primary, but Paxton remains competitive with the MAGA base. The endorsement could be pivotal in the May runoff.

via The Washington Post|
#cornyn#filibuster#paxton
Texas Senate runoff stays on ballot as withdrawal deadline passes
politics24 days ago

Texas Senate runoff stays on ballot as withdrawal deadline passes

Texas’ Republican Senate runoff will proceed on May 26 after neither John Cornyn nor Ken Paxton dropped out by the Tuesday deadline. Trump has teased an endorsement and said it could hinge on passage of the SAVE America Act, with Paxton urging the elimination of the 60‑vote filibuster and Cornyn signaling openness to rule changes to get the bill through. Democratic Rep. James Talarico won his party’s primary and will face the Republican nominee in November.

via NBC News|
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Trump misses withdrawal deadline as Texas Senate runoff ballots finalize Cornyn vs. Paxton
politics24 days ago

Trump misses withdrawal deadline as Texas Senate runoff ballots finalize Cornyn vs. Paxton

Trump’s demand that the Texas Senate runoff candidates drop out did not alter the race after the withdrawal deadline passed, leaving incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton on the ballot for the May 26 runoff. While Trump may still endorse a candidate, the canvass timing determined the deadline, and Republicans still face a costly runoff with both candidates set to compete for the GOP’s Senate majority.

via CNN|
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MAGA pressure tests Trump's Texas endorsement choice
politics27 days ago

MAGA pressure tests Trump's Texas endorsement choice

MAGA activists are pressuring Trump to back Sen. John Cornyn over state AG Ken Paxton in Texas, intensifying a pivotal clash between the GOP establishment and Trump’s base as a May 26 runoff looms. Republican leaders argue Cornyn is more electable and could protect the Senate majority, while Paxton backers push for the president’s support against what they view as a risky general-election candidate; Trump plans to endorse and has faced a wave of pro‑Paxton and anti‑Cornyn campaigns online.

via Axios|
#cornyn#maga#paxton
Trump's Cornyn endorsement hanging in the balance as Paxton tests the race
politics1 month ago

Trump's Cornyn endorsement hanging in the balance as Paxton tests the race

Trump was leaning toward endorsing Texas Sen. John Cornyn last week, but leaks to the press cooled that plan, and Paxton’s ultimatum—saying he might quit the runoff if the GOP voting-restrictions bill moves forward by lifting the filibuster—has stalled the effort. White House officials called Paxton's tactic a “genius move” to keep him in the race and pressure Senate leaders. Now Trump is floating tying an endorsement to passage of his SAVE America Act, complicating Republicans’ push to ditch the filibuster before the Texas runoff.

via CNN|
#cornyn#filibuster#paxton
politics1 month ago

Trump weaponizes Texas endorsement to push the SAVE America Act

President Donald Trump is delaying his endorsement in the Texas Senate GOP primary to pressure Republican senators to back the SAVE America Act, a high-priority voting-restrictions bill. Paxton’s threat to drop his campaign if the bill advances has shifted dynamics, giving Trump leverage as Cornyn remains a leading but not guaranteed ally. The White House has signaled this is a top priority, while supporters and opponents in Texas jockey for influence as the bill stalls in the Senate and faces a filibuster hurdle.

via Politico|
#cornyn#paxton#politics
politics1 month ago

Texas Flip Dilemma: Dems weigh costly bid to flip the Senate

Democrats are re-evaluating whether to invest heavily to flip Texas in the 2026 Senate race as James Talarico leads the field but a potential Cornyn runoff could reframe costs. Donor advisers say flipping Texas would require massive spending—perhaps over $100 million—while other races and states may offer better value, turning Texas into a potential money sinkhole for Republicans and forcing resource tradeoffs across the map. National strategy could shift depending on Paxton/Cornyn outcomes, with Schumer and the DSCC warning that a Texas path, if viable, would reshape battleground planning.

via Politico|
#cornyn#democrats#dscc
Texas primaries spark costly, high-stakes battles as Cornyn heads to a May runoff
politics1 month ago

Texas primaries spark costly, high-stakes battles as Cornyn heads to a May runoff

Texas’ first 2026 primaries proved costly and consequential: Sen. John Cornyn defied a strong bid from Ken Paxton and will face a May runoff, in a race that has already drawn nearly $100 million; Democrat Jasmine Crockett lost to James Talarico after a high-spending, anti-Trump dynamic; redistricting created challenges for incumbents like Dan Crenshaw and Al Green while Latino turnout surged in the Rio Grande Valley, signaling significant demographic shifts heading into the midterms.

via Axios|
#cornyn#midterms-2026#paxton
politics1 month ago

Trump May Endorse Cornyn as Texas GOP Primary Tightens Between Cornyn and Paxton

Sen. John Cornyn defied expectations by staying neck-and-neck with Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas’ GOP primary, setting up a potential May runoff. National Republicans say Trump has privately signaled he’ll get involved and could endorse Cornyn if Paxton—a MAGA-favorite—appears unelectable in a general election, which could unlock substantial funding. The race highlights the clash between establishment Republicans and the MAGA wing as the party weighs Senate prospects and a Democratic challenger, James Talarico, looms in the background.

via Politico|
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Talarico Wins Texas Dem Primary; Cornyn, Paxton Head to May Runoff
politics1 month ago

Talarico Wins Texas Dem Primary; Cornyn, Paxton Head to May Runoff

Democrat James Talarico won Texas’s Democratic primary, defeating Jasmine Crockett; the GOP contest will be decided in a May 26 runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, with Trump endorsement still undecided. Crockett plans to sue over voting issues in Dallas, and Republican Wesley Hunt finished third, signaling a three-way race that will keep the nomination battles intense as midterms approach.

via Al Jazeera|
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