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Cassidy Defends Impeachment Vote, Faces Trump’s Wrath in Primary

Senator Bill Cassidy is defending his 2021 impeachment vote against Donald Trump as he faces a primary challenge endorsed by the former president. Cassidy downplayed the vote as a past disagreement, emphasizing his focus on current issues like the economy and healthcare. Meanwhile, a major Republican Super PAC is investing over $300 million in the upcoming midterm elections, signaling concerns about retaining Senate control.

2 weeks ago
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Cornyn, Paxton Unleash Nasty Attack Ads in Texas Senate Race

The Texas Republican race for U.S. Senate has intensified as incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton trade sharp attack ads. Cornyn's campaign highlights Paxton's legal troubles, while Paxton criticizes Cornyn's conservative credentials. The battle reflects a deeper ideological struggle within the Texas GOP.

4 weeks ago
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Trump’s Texas Dilemma: Endorse Cornyn or Paxton?

Donald Trump faces a critical decision in the Texas Republican primary, choosing between endorsing incumbent John Cornyn or MAGA loyalist Ken Paxton. The choice could alienate his base or risk a general election defeat. Meanwhile, Democratic nominee Ted Lieu must unite the party and broaden his appeal.

1 month ago
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Trump Signals Texas Senate Endorsement Amidst GOP Primary Fight

Donald Trump is expected to endorse John Cornyn in the Texas Senate runoff against Ken Paxton, a move seen as crucial for the incumbent's survival. However, Paxton's potential refusal to drop out and the state's strong MAGA leanings complicate the race, raising concerns for Republicans about a costly general election.

2 months ago
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Texas GOP Senate Primary Heads to Runoff: Cornyn vs. Paxton

Texas Republican Senate primary candidates John Cornyn and Ken Paxton are headed to a May 26th runoff after neither secured a majority of votes. On the Democratic side, James Talarico won his party's primary, setting the stage for a potentially pivotal general election contest.

2 months ago
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Paxton Claims Primary Results Signal Texas’ Desire for New Leadership

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared "Texans want new leadership" following primary election results that sent him into a runoff against Senator John Cornyn. Paxton highlighted the significant spending difference between the campaigns, asserting that "Texas is not for sale" and that voters rejected the incumbent despite $100 million in advertising.

2 months ago
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Cornyn Faces Uphill Battle in Texas Senate Runoff Against Paxton

Incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn faces a tough runoff against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on May 26th. Cornyn's campaign is highlighting Paxton's legal troubles and alleged personal misconduct, but the influence of Donald Trump and anti-Washington sentiment pose significant challenges for the incumbent.

2 months ago
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Cornyn, Paxton Head to Texas Senate Runoff

Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed to a runoff election for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas. The unexpectedly tight primary results indicate a prolonged and competitive race extending to late May.

2 months ago