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On the recordMay 27, 2026
The money that would have to be spent here in Texas to salvage a flawed candidate like Ken Paxton has to come from somewhere, and where it would likely come from is other key Senate races around the country, like Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, New Hampshire. It would be hundreds of millions of dollars. And there's still a good chance that he would lose.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas
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Criticizing Ken Paxton's candidacy at a realtor gathering.

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