After being defeated by Ken Paxton in the primary, John Cornyn is now attempting to leverage Todd Blanche's nomination for political advantage.
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After being defeated by Ken Paxton in the primary, John Cornyn is now attempting to leverage Todd Blanche's nomination for political advantage.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Cornyn demands documentation on slush fund while Grassley sets a deadline for the Blanche vote.1 source
Cornyn attempts to leverage Todd Blanche's nomination following his primary defeat by Paxton.1 source
Cornyn is blocking the nomination due to settlement demands.1 source
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John Cornyn
American politician and attorney (born 1952)
- Political drama unfolds in the Texas GOP primary, featuring events like John Cornyn's defeat, Trump's endorsement of a primary opponent, and critical commentary on candidates like Susan Collins.
- Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department, leading to discussions about confirmation chances and potential criminal contempt charges.
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
- James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.
- While running for Senate in Texas, James Talarico is campaigning in Houston, facing political attacks from Ken Paxton and primary opponent Jasmine Crockett.
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Todd Blanche
American attorney (born 1974)
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