Cornyn says he won’t campaign for Paxton in Texas Senate race
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) has no intention to campaign for his fellow Republican, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in the heated Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.
TL;DR
- Senator John Cornyn will not campaign for Republican Ken Paxton.
- Cornyn confirmed he will still vote for Paxton.
- Cornyn previously called Paxton a "con man," "fraud," and "flawed, self-centered, and shameless candidate."
- Cornyn's refusal to campaign highlights divisions within the Texas GOP.
- The Texas Senate race is expected to be the most expensive in the country and is rated as "lean Republican."
- Cornyn has also shown a willingness to break with President Trump on certain issues.
- Cornyn stated he will support Republicans maintaining the majority but will weigh in on specific issues if he believes there has been overreach or a bad idea.