- Donald Trump's political strategy involves seeking GOP majority control, endorsements from figures like Ken Paxton, and navigating challenges from senators like Cornyn and Murkowski.
- The chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee shifted allegiance from John Cornyn to Ken Paxton after the primary runoff.
- The National Republican Senatorial Committee engaged in political maneuvering during the Texas Senate runoff, targeting James Talarico and supporting John Cornyn.
The NRSC launched a sustained smear campaign against Ken Paxton, utilizing media investigations by CNN and Google's ad transparency database.
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Updated May 27
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What happened
The NRSC launched a sustained smear campaign against Ken Paxton, utilizing media investigations by CNN and Google's ad transparency database.
Who's involved
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Part of
The National Republican Senatorial Committee engaged in political maneuvering during the Texas Senate runoff, targeting James Talarico and supporting John Cornyn.Also in this story
- John Thune and John Barrasso endorsed Ken Paxton, who ultimately defeated James Talarico in the GOP runoff election.
- Ken Paxton targeted James Talarico with attacks regarding his record during a debate interview on May 28, 2026.
The entities involved
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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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National Republican Senatorial Committee
Senate Republican campaign arm
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John Cornyn
American politician and attorney (born 1952)
Related events
- Ken Paxton's personal life was covered by the Daily Mail as he defeated John Cornyn in the primary, receiving a last-minute endorsement from Donald Trump.
- Ken Paxton faces allegations of bribery and ethical lapses amid the Texas Senate runoff involving James Talarico and John Cornyn.
- Trump defeated John Cornyn in the Republican runoff election.
- Multiple political developments in Texas, including CNN commentary on race, Talarico challenging Paxton, and campaign attacks against Cornyn.
- Ken Paxton faced impeachment by the state House and was under FBI investigation regarding office abuse amid the Texas political landscape.