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GOP accounts celebrate Ken Paxton’s primary victory mainly as proof that crossing Donald Trump is futile. The nonstop hero worship sidelines Paxton’s legal baggage and serves to discipline party members who might defy the leader.

21 gov accounts · 53 gov posts First seen: May 22, 2026 at 07:28 UTC Paxton · Ken · Ken Paxton · Texas · Cornyn · Senate · John Cornyn · Runoff

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GOP accounts celebrate Ken Paxton’s primary victory mainly as proof that crossing Donald Trump is futile. The nonstop hero worship sidelines Paxton’s legal baggage and serves to discipline party members who might defy the leader.

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In Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn, the Texas GOP has shown its true self. Given a choice between John Cornyn, a man who spent his career governing as an honest, deeply conservative representative, or Ken Paxton, a man whose personal and professional dishonesty is so manifest that the mother of his own children can't endorse him,

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I love the spin on Paxton Cornyn. Paxton was going to win with or without Trumps endorsement

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News The Dallas Morning News 4mo ago 72%

In Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn, the Texas GOP has shown its true self. Given a choice between John Cornyn, a man who spent his career governing as an honest, deeply conservative representative, or Ken Paxton, a man whose personal and professional dishonesty is so manifest that the mother of his own children can't endorse him,

News Yahoo 71%

Ken Paxton's Primary Victory Shows How Trump's Grudges Undermine His Party's Interests. The president's last-minute endorsement of Paxton was driven by his petty grievances against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, who

News ABC News · via Yahoo News 4mo ago 70%

Ken Paxton's victories and scandals: His political career timeline. As he stood before supporters following his lopsided win this week over incumbent John Cornyn in the

News Dr. Steve Turley on MSN 69%

Ken Paxton just destroyed John Cornyn - then the GOP establishment started collapsing. Ken Paxton’s explosive rise against Senator John Cornyn is sending shockwaves through the Republican Party as MAGA voters

News WDVM Hagerstown on MSN 4mo ago 69%

Trump's influence on the Republican Party. President Donald Trump's influence continues to have a strong hold on the Republican Party. This week, Trump-backed candidate Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn. Cornyn is the latest in line of

News Chron 4mo ago 68%

Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate showdown. Ken Paxton scored a defining victory in Texas Republican politics Tuesday night, defeating incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a bitter and closely watched GOP runoff that reshaped the state's political landscape and underscored the continued dominance of Donald Trump's influence over the party

News ksat.com 4mo ago 68%

From Cornyn to Paxton : How Trump helped accelerate the Texas GOP transformation

News click2houston.com 4mo ago 68%

From Cornyn to Paxton : How Trump helped accelerate the Texas GOP transformation

News Forbes 4mo ago 68%

Ken Paxton Beats Sen. John Cornyn In Texas GOP Primary After Trump's Last-Minute Endorsement. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday in the heated runoff for the Texas Senate GOP primary, in a race that has divided the Republican Party after President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton over the four-term incumbent,

News The New York Times 4mo ago 68%

Paxton Ousts Cornyn, Solidifying Trump's Grip on G.O.P.. Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash that Democrats had hoped for

News The New York Times 67%

Trump’s Retribution Comes to Texas. Readers discuss Senator John Cornyn’s loss to Ken Paxton in Tuesday’s Republican primary. Also: Investigating E. Jean Carroll

News TIME 4mo ago 67%

Ken Paxton Beats John Cornyn—and Blows a $250 Million Hole in Trump's Senate Map. Trump last week endorsed Cornyn's primary opponent in Texas, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, and on Tuesday Paxton made it through his contentious, costly run-off and into the general election this November

News Washington Examiner 4mo ago 66%

Trump celebrates Ken Paxton's victory and congratulates 'friend' John Cornyn on 'truly great career'. President Donald Trump congratulated Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on his career in the Senate as he took to Truth Social to celebrate Ken Paxton's win in the Texas Senate GOP runoff. "Congratulations to Ken Paxton on such a tremendous win,

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 66%

I love the spin on Paxton Cornyn. Paxton was going to win with or without Trumps endorsement

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 65%

I love the spin on Paxton Cornyn. Paxton was going to win with or without Trumps endorsement

News spectator.org 4mo ago 64%

The Spectacle Ep . 423 : GOP Texans Are Over Establishment Losers Like John Cornyn | The American Spectator

News NEWSWEEK · via Yahoo News 4mo ago 64%

John Cornyn vs. Trump-Backed Ken Paxton: Final Polls and Odds. “For decades, John Cornyn and Ken Paxton have embodied a broken politics that enriches wealthy donor

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 64%

🚩Ken Paxton is one of the most controversial candidates running for the U.S. Senate. His record is filled with legal scandals, ethics investigations, and years of political controversy. 📍Many Texans may not agree with John Cornyn politically, and critics say he has spent too long in Washington. But Cornyn’s Senate career has not been tied to the same level of criminal allegations and corruption investigations that have surrounded Paxton for years. 🎯If Democrats nominate James Talarico in a general election matchup, Paxton’s record will likely become a major issue statewide. Paxton is not Cornyn, and voters will have to decide whether controversy and scandal are what they want representing Texas in the Senate. 📌For voters supporting Paxton solely because of Donald Trump, it is worth asking whether the promises match the results. Critics point to rising costs for healthcare, food, and gas, continued foreign conflicts, and unfulfilled promises on transparency and tax relief. 📌Questions surrounding the Epstein files, government transparency, and economic policy continue to divide voters. Critics also argue that Republican leadership in Congress has focused more on serving Trump’s political agenda than addressing everyday concerns facing working Americans. 📌Trump’s approval ratings on several major issues have declined at different points during his political career, reflecting growing frustration among many independent and moderate voters. 🎯In the end, Texans will have to decide whether they want more political chaos and controversy — or leadership focused on accountability, transparency, and public service.

News Dr. Steve Turley on MSN 64%

Trump’s MAGA movement just humiliated the Republican establishment in Texas. Ken Paxton’s surge against Senator John Cornyn is sending shockwaves through Republican politics. With Trump’s base lining up

Facebook 🇺🇸 HelloKittyUSA ≽^• ˕ • ྀི≼ 🇺🇸 63%

Cornyn is a feckless RINO, who the GOP hates. He’s a backstabbing traitor and disgusting politician like Biden.

News Fort Worth Star-Telegram 4mo ago 62%

Ken Paxton calls for party unity. Some Republicans aren't on board. After defeating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff, Paxton quickly made a case for Republicans to align. Who's in?

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 62%

I love the spin on Paxton Cornyn. Paxton was going to win with or without Trumps endorsement

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 62%

I love the spin on Paxton Cornyn. Paxton was going to win with or without Trumps endorsement

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 61%

I love the spin on Paxton Cornyn. Paxton was going to win with or without Trumps endorsement

News Fox News 4mo ago 61%

Ken Paxton didn't need Trump's endorsement to beat Cornyn, Texas voters say. Ken Paxton's supporters say they were behind him before Trump's endorsement, pointing to his conservative record and fights against Biden's policies

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 61%

I love the spin on Paxton Cornyn. Paxton was going to win with or without Trumps endorsement

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 61%

I love the spin on Paxton Cornyn. Paxton was going to win with or without Trumps endorsement

News 41NBC News 4mo ago 60%

Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in major Texas Senate runoff. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeats Senator John Cornyn in a major Republican Senate runoff backed by President Trump

Facebook remoteviewer33 60%

See, you know them by their fruit. Cornyn is calling on Democrats to save his US Senate seat over Paxton in a REPUBLICAN PRIMARY! You would never do that on moral grounds - you do that because you are a UNIPARTY member; otherwise known as a closet Democrat. Paxton for the win - we'll know in a short while.

News yahoo.com 4mo ago 60%

From Cornyn to Paxton : How Trump helped accelerate the Texas GOP transformation

News The Dallas Morning News 4mo ago 60%

Ken Paxton topples John Cornyn in Texas' bruising GOP Senate runoff. Texas Republicans were deciding Tuesday whether they want a veteran statesman or a political brawler representing them in the Senate. The runoff for the Republican Senate nomination shifted sharply in its final days after President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton,

News Dallas Morning News 4mo ago 59%

Letters – Readers react to Paxton's win over Cornyn in Senate race. How else could Ken Paxton’s victory over John Cornyn be explained? One of my favorite uncles was rai

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 59%

Man, We finally got Rid of Cornyn! Thank God we got the guy who cheated on his wife, was so corrupt his own staff turned him in and is a Fraud! man, Paxton makes Hillary Clinton Jealous

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 59%

🚩Ken Paxton is one of the most controversial candidates running for the U.S. Senate. His record is filled with legal scandals, ethics investigations, and years of political controversy. 📍Many Texans may not agree with John Cornyn politically, and critics say he has spent too long in Washington. But Cornyn’s Senate career has not been tied to the same level of criminal allegations and corruption investigations that have surrounded Paxton for years. 🎯If Democrats nominate James Talarico in a general election matchup, Paxton’s record will likely become a major issue statewide. Paxton is not Cornyn, and voters will have to decide whether controversy and scandal are what they want representing Texas in the Senate. 📌For voters supporting Paxton solely because of Donald Trump, it is worth asking whether the promises match the results. Critics point to rising costs for healthcare, food, and gas, continued foreign conflicts, and unfulfilled promises on transparency and tax relief. 📌Questions surrounding the Epstein files, government transparency, and economic policy continue to divide voters. Critics also argue that Republican leadership in Congress has focused more on serving Trump’s political agenda than addressing everyday concerns facing working Americans. 📌Trump’s approval ratings on several major issues have declined at different points during his political career, reflecting growing frustration among many independent and moderate voters. 🎯In the end, Texans will have to decide whether they want more political chaos and controversy — or leadership focused on accountability, transparency, and public service.

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 59%

The party of “faith and family values” elects Ken Paxton…😂😂😂. Paxton is the 2nd most corrupt politician in America after the orange felon. Great job Republicans.

News hotair.com 4mo ago 59%

Cornyn Defeat and the Remaking of the GOP

News ABC7 New York 4mo ago 58%

Ken Paxton wins GOP runoff for US Senate, ousting John Cornyn, AP projects. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating four-term Sen. John Cornyn, the Associated Press projects

News rightspeak.net 4mo ago 58%

RIGHT SPEAK : Conservatives Are Driving Out RINOs From The Senate : John Cornyn Defeat was Another Strong Message Sent by Republican Primary Voters : Fail the MAGA Movement at Your Own Political Peril

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 58%

Voted for you in the primary, but glad that you did endorse Paxton. now if all the Cornyn supporters will go to Paxton we can beat Talarico in November which is the goal!!!! KEEP TEXAS RED!! ❤️

News twitchy.com 4mo ago 58%

Receipt - Filled Post Taking Democrat Fake Narrative About Ken Paxton APART Is a Brutally BEAUTIFUL Thing

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 58%

I love the spin on Paxton Cornyn. Paxton was going to win with or without Trumps endorsement

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 57%

🚩Ken Paxton is one of the most controversial candidates running for the U.S. Senate. His record is filled with legal scandals, ethics investigations, and years of political controversy. 📍Many Texans may not agree with John Cornyn politically, and critics say he has spent too long in Washington. But Cornyn’s Senate career has not been tied to the same level of criminal allegations and corruption investigations that have surrounded Paxton for years. 🎯If Democrats nominate James Talarico in a general election matchup, Paxton’s record will likely become a major issue statewide. Paxton is not Cornyn, and voters will have to decide whether controversy and scandal are what they want representing Texas in the Senate. 📌For voters supporting Paxton solely because of Donald Trump, it is worth asking whether the promises match the results. Critics point to rising costs for healthcare, food, and gas, continued foreign conflicts, and unfulfilled promises on transparency and tax relief. 📌Questions surrounding the Epstein files, government transparency, and economic policy continue to divide voters. Critics also argue that Republican leadership in Congress has focused more on serving Trump’s political agenda than addressing everyday concerns facing working Americans. 📌Trump’s approval ratings on several major issues have declined at different points during his political career, reflecting growing frustration among many independent and moderate voters. 🎯In the end, Texans will have to decide whether they want more political chaos and controversy — or leadership focused on accountability, transparency, and public service.

News Yahoo 4mo ago 57%

Takeaways from Ken Paxton's Texas runoff win over John Cornyn. Tuesday's runoff election in Texas saw another Republican incumbent lose his seat to a Trump-backed nominee. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn conceded the race to state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who

News People 4mo ago 57%

MAGA Ally Ken Paxton Defeats Incumbent John Cornyn in Texas' Tense Republican Senate Primary Runoff. The controversial Texas Attorney General won the hotly contested GOP primary for Cornyn's longtime Senate seat after receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 57%

Man, We finally got Rid of Cornyn! Thank God we got the guy who cheated on his wife, was so corrupt his own staff turned him in and is a Fraud! man, Paxton makes Hillary Clinton Jealous

News CBS News 4mo ago 57%

Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn. Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will win the Senate primary runoff for the GOP

News Rolling Stone on MSN 57%

MAGA Midterm Candidates: Ken Paxton, Ed Gallrein Boosted by Trump. Ken Paxton is just one of several problematic right-wing candidates gaining traction this summer

News KHOU 4mo ago 56%

LIVE RESULTS: Republican US Senate runoff - John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton. Paxton is riding an endorsement from President Trump in his attempt to unseat incumbent John Cornyn

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 56%

There was a comment tonight in Kens5 political review… the question was, if Paxton has such baggage where are the Reagan/Bush Republicans to avoid him winning. The answer she spoke : they are dead… A new Texas Conservative movement is awake and moving. Still waiting for your 2028 bid sir!

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 56%

I love the spin on Paxton Cornyn. Paxton was going to win with or without Trumps endorsement

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