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Tillis calls Trump’s Paxton endorsement a 'colossal mistake' risking Texas Senate seat
politics12 days ago

Tillis calls Trump’s Paxton endorsement a 'colossal mistake' risking Texas Senate seat

Retiring US Senator Thom Tillis criticized President Donald Trump for endorsing Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary, calling it a 'colossal mistake' that jeopardizes the GOP’s hold on the seat. Tillis argued that Cornyn’s victory would have saved the party tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in campaign spending. Paxton, who defeated Cornyn in May, now faces Democrat James Talarico in the November general election amid ongoing scandals and a tight race.

via The Guardian|
#john-cornyn#ken-paxton#midterm-elections
Bush and Cornyn Host Dallas Fundraiser for GOP Senate, Excluding Paxton
politics17 days ago

Bush and Cornyn Host Dallas Fundraiser for GOP Senate, Excluding Paxton

Former President George W. Bush and Sen. John Cornyn hosted a Dallas fundraiser for six Republican Senate candidates, notably excluding Texas nominee Ken Paxton. The event supported the 'Maintain the Majority' committee, highlighting a rift between establishment Republicans and Trump-aligned figures. While Paxton lacks establishment backing, he benefits from massive outside spending from Trump-aligned super PACs.

via abcnews.com|
#george-w-bush#gop-senate#john-cornyn
Texas Republicans stand by Bo French despite racism controversy
politics21 days ago

Texas Republicans stand by Bo French despite racism controversy

Top Texas Republicans largely backed Bo French despite a documented history of racist comments, with Gov. Greg Abbott endorsing him even as critics condemn the latest post; several party leaders criticized him but endorsements remain intact, and only Karl Rove and Sen. John Cornyn have said they will not vote for him, highlighting the GOP’s struggle to separate the candidate from the ticket.

via The Texas Tribune|
#bo-french#greg-abbott#john-cornyn
Cornyn Urges GOP to Condemn Bo French Post Over 'Intolerance and Racism'
politics26 days ago

Cornyn Urges GOP to Condemn Bo French Post Over 'Intolerance and Racism'

Sen. John Cornyn blasted his own party for remaining silent on Bo French’s social-media post depicting a stadium crowd and labeling it as 'intolerance and racism,' urging fellow Republicans to condemn the post and warning that such tolerance risks the party’s self-destruction. The stance marks a tougher line from Cornyn after his primary loss to Ken Paxton and amid tensions with Trump.

via Mediaite|
#bo-french#gop#john-cornyn
Bo French’s racist UT posts trigger GOP backlash in Texas Railroad Commissioner race
politics26 days ago

Bo French’s racist UT posts trigger GOP backlash in Texas Railroad Commissioner race

Bo French, the Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, posted xenophobic comments about UT students of color, prompting swift condemnation from fellow Republicans, including U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, who urged others to denounce the racism. GOP leaders like Dustin Burrows called for deletion and some labeled French unfit for office, while French doubled down and attacked Cornyn as a RINO; the controversy unfolds weeks before the November election in a race that has drawn national attention.

via The Texas Tribune|
#bo-french#john-cornyn#politics
Trump-backed MAGA PAC pours $10M into Paxton Texas Senate bid
us-politics1 month ago

Trump-backed MAGA PAC pours $10M into Paxton Texas Senate bid

Donald Trump’s MAGA Inc PAC pumped $10 million into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign, the biggest MAGA-linked infusion this cycle, as Paxton faces a tight race with Democrat James Talarico. Paxton had earlier defeated John Cornyn in the GOP primary but is trailing in polls, while Cornyn has said he won’t campaign or fund Paxton. The move follows pressure from within the party and signals Trump’s active involvement in Texas, though money may not guarantee victory in a race complicated by Paxton’s past controversies and a strong Democratic challenge.

via independent.co.uk|
#donald-trump#john-cornyn#ken-paxton
politics2 months ago

Cassidy Calls Blanche Confirmation a Nuanced Decision

Sen. Bill Cassidy said his vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general wasn’t a simple yes-or-no choice, citing positives about Blanche and the need for stable DOJ leadership. Blanche narrowly cleared the Senate 50-49 after a deal with Sen. John Cornyn to terminate the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund tied to Trump allies, a move Cassidy said helped sway him, though he acknowledged he nearly opposed Blanche over protections for Trump and his family from IRS probes.

via Politico|
#anti-weaponization-fund#bill-cassidy#john-cornyn
politics2 months ago

Undecided GOP senators keep Blanche’s attorney general confirmation in suspense

Senate Republicans are optimistic about confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche by week’s end, but several undecided GOP lawmakers remain; a weekend deal with Senators Cornyn and Tillis to clarify a Trump-IRS settlement improved his Judiciary Committee prospects, though a full Senate vote will depend on the remaining holdouts and could come as early as Saturday if the committee approves him.

via Politico|
#john-cornyn#judiciary-committee#politics
Blanche rescinds weaponization fund to push AG nomination forward
national-security2 months ago

Blanche rescinds weaponization fund to push AG nomination forward

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded the Trump-era plan for an $1.8 billion fund meant for people who claim political prosecutions, as part of a deal to advance his Senate-confirmed nomination to head the Justice Department, after Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis threatened to oppose the nomination without concessions.

via The Washington Post|
#cabinet-appointments-and-nominations#confirmation-hearings#john-cornyn
politics2 months ago

Cornyn deal clears Blanche's path to attorney general confirmation

Sen. John Cornyn brokered a DOJ-backed agreement to terminate the controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund and limit the Trump-IRS audit deal to named plaintiffs, paving the way for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation in the Senate Judiciary Committee vote set for Tuesday, though GOP unity remains essential as Sen. Thom Tillis signals alignment and Democrats oppose the nomination.

via Politico|
#department-of-justice#john-cornyn#politics
politics2 months ago

Trump doubles down on revenge as DOJ nomination fight stalls

President Donald Trump signaled that he would rather withdraw and refile Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department than bend to Senate Republicans John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over a controversial May settlement with the IRS, keeping Blanche as acting AG while demanding broader concessions; the move underscores Trump’s willingness to sacrifice his nominees to thwart critics and raises questions about checks and balances as lawmakers weigh potential deals after the midterms.

via Politico|
#doj#john-cornyn#politics
politics2 months ago

Blanche’s AG nomination hangs on Cornyn’s demands ahead of Judiciary vote

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, but Sen. John Cornyn hasn’t committed to supporting him until Blanche formally modifies the DOJ- brokered IRS settlement—narrowing an $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' and ensuring the audit-immunity deal only retroactively applies. With a Thursday committee vote and a 4 p.m. Wednesday deadline discussed by Judiciary Chair Grassley, Blanche’s confirmation could be delayed if Cornyn withholds support, while Sen. Wyden’s amendment seeks to block the immunity deal and bids from other Republicans remain mixed.

via Politico|
#anti-weaponization-fund#irs-settlement#john-cornyn
Blanche's AG bid at risk as GOP demands clarity on Trump-IRS settlement
politics2 months ago

Blanche's AG bid at risk as GOP demands clarity on Trump-IRS settlement

Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche's confirmation hangs in the balance after Sen. John Cornyn canceled a meeting to press for written assurances about provisions of the Trump-IRS settlement that could shield Trump and others from audits on pre-settlement tax returns; Sen. Thom Tillis shares concerns about a related DOJ fund, and the Judiciary Committee's upcoming vote could doom Blanche's confirmation if GOP lawmakers withhold support.

via CNBC|
#irs-audits-immunity#john-cornyn#politics