State of Texas: Paxton, Talarico Launch Attacks in High-Stakes Senate Showdown

A New ‘Wounded Bear Caucus’ in the Senate

“The congressional recess is typically a cooling-off period that helps ease tensions between the White House and Capitol Hill. But this time, Senate Republicans are staying just as hot,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “GOP aides characterized the mood as one of raw fury at President Trump over how he has treated senators, after he kneecapped Texas Sen. John Cornyn’s re-election bid while reaching a controversial deal to benefit himself and sup…

NEW: Ken Paxton Shocks Establishment, Defeats Cornyn In Texas Senate Primary

The recent Republican primary runoff in Texas has brought dramatic changes to the political landscape. Attorney General Ken Paxton’s victory over incumbent Senator John Cornyn signals a notable shift within the Texas GOP, heavily influenced by former President Donald Trump. This election encapsulates the factional struggles within the party, showcasing the rise of the MAGA movement and a movement away from traditional establishment politics. The…

State of Texas: Paxton, Talarico launch attacks in high-stakes Senate showdown

Texas voters will elect a new U.S. senator this November. Attorney General Ken Paxton won Tuesday's Republican runoff, defeating incumbent John Cornyn. The victory sets the stage for a November showdown with Democratic nominee James Talarico.

Paxton, Talarico Prepare for Expensive Texas Senate Race

WASHINGTON—Texas’s costly Senate primary season is over. Now, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Rep. James Talarico are getting ready for the big fight—the general election. Buoyed by an endorsement from President Donald Trump, Paxton beat Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the May 26 runoff, ousting a multidecade incumbent who once chaired the National Republican Senatorial Committee, or NRSC, which backed him during the primary and runoff…

Paxton thumps Cornyn in senator race

Ken Paxton crested on a momentous wave of late support to defeat incumbent John Cornyn on May 26 to convincingly unseat the four-term senator, 63.5 percent to 36.5. Ellis County agreed with statewide voters, tabbing Paxton in a 64.19 to 35.81 percent totals (8,937 to 4,985).