Texas GOP Battle for Senate Seat Intensifies as Party Braces for Impact
The heated primary fight between Republican Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton has left the Texas GOP on edge, with concerns that a Paxton victory could open the door for Democrats in the solidly red state.
As polls closed across the Lone Star State on Tuesday evening, national Republicans found themselves in a state of open concern. The bitter primary contest between four-term Republican US Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a scandal-plagued conservative culture warrior and darling of Donald Trump's MAGA movement, is likely headed for a runoff. And party leaders fear that a Paxton victory could provide a rare opening for Democrats in the solidly red state of Texas.
Cornyn, a seasoned and well-respected GOP veteran, is fighting for his political survival against the insurgent challenge of Paxton, a controversial figure who has embraced Trump's false claims of election fraud and faces multiple legal battles, including an ongoing securities fraud case and an FBI investigation into allegations of abuse of office. Paxton's combative style and unapologetic conservative ideology have made him a favorite among the party's far-right base, but his baggage has also raised concerns about the GOP's ability to hold onto the Senate seat in the general election.
Source: The Guardian
