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Cornyn won’t commit to backing Paxton if Trump-endorsed AG wins primary
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) refused to commit to supporting Trump-endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the upcoming Texas Republican Senate runoff election against Democrat James Talarico. Cornyn's hesitation highlights potential tensions between Trump's influence and Senate candidates' autonomy.
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