Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday after Paxton's primary victory against Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). Thune stated that Republicans need to 'pivot' to secure a win in Texas for the upcoming November election. Despite significant support for Cornyn, including tens of millions from allied groups, Paxton won the primary by 28 points, aided by a late endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Paxton will compete against Democratic nominee James Talarico in the general election. Thune emphasized the importance of unifying to keep Texas a Republican stronghold. Polls indicate a competitive race between Paxton and Talarico, and the Republican Party is navigating the aftermath of the divisive primary, which included scrutiny of Paxton's ethics issues. Other Republican senators, such as John Barrasso (R-WY) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH), have also endorsed Paxton.
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John Thune Endorses Ken Paxton Following Texas Primary Victory
Senate Majority Leader John Thune endorsed Ken Paxton after his primary victory over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas. Thune highlighted the need for Republican unity as Paxton prepares for the general election against Democratic nominee James Talarico, amid ongoing concerns over Paxton's ethics.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'divisive'
- ✕ loaded language: 'far-left liberal'
- ✕ loaded language: 'ethics scandals'
- ✕ loaded language: 'impeachment on corruption charges'
- ✕ loaded language: 'bitterness of the primary'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ editorializing: bringing Senate leadership one step closer to coalescing around a Republican they spent months trying to defeat
- ✕ editorializing: the bitterness of the primary will be difficult to shake
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