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Trump endorses Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn ahead of Texas Republican Senate runoff
President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for Senate, dealing a massive political blow to longtime Sen.
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Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary runoff
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President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas GOP runoff for U.S. Senate, one week before voting ends in the contentious and expensive primary.
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BREAKING: Trump Endorses Paxton in Texas Senate Republican Primary – Paxton Responds
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