Paxton makes his case in Senate race against Cornyn
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Conservatives across Texas and everyday Americans nationwide are fed up with empty promises from politicians who claim to champion their values but falter when it’s time to deliver. The Republican Party stands at a crossroads, and nowhere is this more evident than in the brewing battle for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat. With Attorney General Ken Paxton throwing his hat into the ring against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, the Lone Star State is poised for a primary that could redefine the GOP’s future. The question isn’t about loyalty to a name or a faction—it’s about who can produce results for a base that’s hungry for action.
On Tuesday night, Paxton took to Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle to announce his Senate candidacy, igniting what promises to be a fierce contest. “It’s time for a change in Texas,” Paxton declared, tipping his hat to Sen. Ted Cruz while taking aim at Cornyn. “It’s time that we have another great senator that will actually stand up and fight for Republican values, fight for the values of the people of Texas and also support Donald Trump in the areas that he’s focused on in a very significant way.” For Paxton, a staunch ally of Trump and a standard-bearer for the MAGA movement, this race is about ensuring Texas sends a warrior to Washington who won’t bend to establishment pressures.
Paxton’s announcement comes on the heels of Cornyn’s own campaign launch, as the four-term senator seeks a fifth term in 2026. Cornyn, a fixture in Texas politics since his election in 2002, has positioned himself as a reliable vote for Trump’s agenda, with his campaign touting a 95% alignment with the president’s priorities. But for many conservatives, reliability isn’t enough. They want a senator who doesn’t just vote the right way but fights tooth and nail against a Democrat machine they see as undermining American values. Paxton’s entry signals a growing sentiment: the GOP base is done with business-as-usual Republicans.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. Veteran Republican strategist Dave Carney, a longtime adviser to Gov. Greg Abbott, told Fox News, “It sets the table for the most expensive primary in Texas. It will be a brutal battle.” Carney’s prediction extends beyond the Senate race, noting that Paxton’s decision to run “opens up the attorney general’s race. There will probably be a very competitive primary for that and we’re going to have a lot of musical chairs down ballot.” This ripple effect highlights the seismic shift Paxton’s candidacy could trigger within Texas’ Republican ranks.
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Paxton probably has an uphill battle, but he is clearly up for the fight. Texas will be well served no matter who wins this election. Paxton may be a little more of a fighter, while Cornyn strikes me as a deal maker.
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