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Trump endorses candidate in Texas runoff primary, even as some ballots are cast

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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Left / center-leftTrump Endorsement Shakes John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff Against Ken Paxton

The New York Times · Center-left · News report

CenterTrump endorses candidate in Texas runoff primary, even as some ballots are cast

NPR Politics · Center · News report

Right / center-rightTrump posts new poll showing Ken Paxton with BIG lead over Cornyn

The Right Scoop · Right · News report

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The New York TimesNews report · May 24, 9:00 AM

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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The Hill HomeNews report · May 24, 2:33 PM

Thom Tillis: Ken Paxton a 'failure,' would be anchor on GOP Senate

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N. C.) on Sunday criticized Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), whom President Trump endorsed over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Senate GOP runoff in th...

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NPR PoliticsNews report · May 24, 12:54 PM

Trump endorses candidate in Texas runoff primary, even as some ballots are cast

Texas' runoff primary elections are Tuesday. The race generating the most attention – and money – is the Texas Republican U. S. Senate primary between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texa...

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The Right ScoopNews report · May 22, 10:29 PM

BREAKING: Trump posts new poll showing Ken Paxton with BIG lead over Cornyn

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President Trump just posted a new poll showing Ken Paxton with a big lead over incumbent Seantor John Cornyn. Here’s what he posted: That poll doesn’t appear to be all...

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Roll CallNews report · May 22, 4:57 PM

Ad in Texas GOP Runoff Attacks Cornyn on Immigration, Islam

By Saranac Hale Spencer ANALYSIS — A TV ad attacking incumbent Texas Sen. John Cornyn for supporting “Muslim mass immigration” misleadingly cites a 2021 quote from Cornyn about certain Afgh...

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