John Thune: “I don't think there's any question the president has the authority legally and constitutionally to do what he did.”

We absolutely have to win that race so everybody is all in for Ken Paxton.

We need to ensure that they do not face a third.

And I think at some point it becomes a decision of what can you get the votes to do.

There's been enough uncertainty this last year, and, you know, unfortunately, I think through two government shutdowns that extended for a long period of time, it's better for everybody if there's predictability, certainty.