"I've spent a year of my life campaigning against John Cornyn because John has not represented the people of Texas well. He's been against Trump in both of his elections, said he shouldn't run last time. The people of Texas, at least the Republicans, would like something different."
"Paxton has identified himself with Trump for years now, but he was first elected to his current office in 2014 and was elected to the legislature back in 2002. He was a hard-core conservative activist and a legal warrior against the Obama administration long before Trump came down the Trump Tower escalator and into politics."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton forced Senator John Cornyn into a runoff, prompting the national Republican establishment to urge Donald Trump to endorse Cornyn and prevent a costly extended campaign. Trump initially appeared willing to intervene, suggesting the losing candidate would withdraw. However, Paxton refused to abandon his race, arguing he spent a year campaigning against Cornyn for failing to represent Texas well and opposing Trump's elections. Paxton emphasized that Texas Republicans desire change. A source confirmed Paxton's commitment to remaining in the race. Despite his long association with Trump, Paxton's political career predates Trump's entry into politics, suggesting he views himself as an independent political figure rather than merely Trump's ally.
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