The chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee shifted allegiance from John Cornyn to Ken Paxton after the primary runoff.
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Updated Aug 31
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What happened
The chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee shifted allegiance from John Cornyn to Ken Paxton after the primary runoff.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.NRSC backed McConnell's establishment buddies, giving financial support to Cornyn and Cassidy, but refusing Paxton.1 source
NRSC chairman shifts support from Cornyn to Paxton after primary runoff.1 source
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The entities involved
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Tim Scott
United States Senator from South Carolina since 2013
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John Cornyn
American politician and attorney (born 1952)
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
Related events
- The Republican primary season concluded with the decisive defeat of John Cornyn, leading to Ken Paxton's nomination and the subsequent general election against James Talarico.
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