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Ken Paxton defeats GOP Sen. John Cornyn in Texas primary runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated Sen.
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John Thune backs Ken Paxton for Senate after Texas runoff victory, urging Republicans to go all in to prevent Democrats from flipping the key seat.
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John Thune breaks the ice with Ken Paxton
Senate Majority Leader John Thune had a productive phone call with Ken Paxton on Wednesday after the Texas attorney general's decisive primary victory over Sen. John Cornyn, according to a person familiar with the matter.Why it matters: Thune (R-S.D.) and the entire GOP establishment are starting to make amends with a candidate they spent heavily to defeat.
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Ken Paxton Unseats John Cornyn In Latest Blowout Defeat For Establishment GOP
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Paxton’s win, despite his history of scandals, signals the president’s enduring grip over the state. Plus, one sex educator on why she doesn’t define sex at all• Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Ken Paxton, the scandal-ridden Texas attorney general who was backed by Donald Trump, beat the incumbent, John Cornyn, in the…
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Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn
Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged Sen. John Cornyn's reelection and won President Trump's endorsement in the bitter primary fight that cost Republicans more than $100 million.
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Thune backs Ken Paxton after divisive Texas primary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) threw his support behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday, bringing Senate leadership one step closer to coalescing around a Republican they spent months trying to defeat. Thune endorsed Paxton on the heels of his victory against Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), telling conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt that…
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Texas AG Ken Paxton Speaks After the Triumphant Victory in Texas Republican Primary – Senator John Cornyn Delivers Somber Concession
Following a massive victory in the Texas republican primary race, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn, Texas AG Ken Paxton speaks to an enthusiastic audience of supporters in his home state. In the other half of the video, beginning at 10:39, defeated Texas Senator John Cornyn delivers his concession speech. WATCH: . Posted in Big Government, […] The…
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