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Cornyn Targets Paxton: Corruption Claims Threaten Midterms

3/3/2026

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Senator John Cornyn intensified his campaign against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, warning Paxton's nomination could hurt Republican midterm prospects.
Cornyn's ads accuse Paxton of corruption and infidelity, arguing "he's going to be unelectable."
Paxton leads in polls, countering Cornyn's portrayal as desperate.
The primary could drive a costly runoff, with estimates around $200 million.
Cornyn seeks to sway voters by leveraging Paxton's personal scandals and marital troubles.

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Senator John Cornyn intensified his campaign against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, warning Paxton's nomination could hurt Republican midterm prospects.
Cornyn's ads accuse Paxton of corruption and infidelity, arguing "he's going to be unelectable."
Paxton leads in polls, countering Cornyn's portrayal as desperate.
The primary could drive a costly runoff, with estimates around $200 million.
Cornyn seeks to sway voters by leveraging Paxton's personal scandals and marital troubles.