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Trump Endorsement Shakes John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff Against Ken Paxton
A tough re-election race grew more daunting after President Trump backed Mr. Cornyn’s opponent, Ken Paxton. The Texas senator has vowed to fight to the end.
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What happenedA tough re-election race grew more daunting after President Trump backed Mr. Cornyn’s opponent, Ken Paxton. The Texas senator has vowed to fight to the end.
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Left / center-leftTrump Endorsement Shakes John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff Against Ken Paxton
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Right / center-rightPolls Show Tight Texas Senate Race Regardless GOP Candidate
Trump Endorsement Shakes John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff Against Ken Paxton
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A tough re-election race grew more daunting after President Trump backed Mr. Cornyn’s opponent, Ken Paxton. The Texas senator has vowed to fight to the end.
Polls Show Tight Texas Senate Race Regardless GOP Candidate
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