Source: Fox News
Summary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, following Paxton’s victory in the Republican primary. Thune’s endorsement comes after President Trump’s last-minute endorsement of Paxton, which led to Paxton’s win over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Thune emphasized the importance of maintaining the GOP’s majority in the Senate and defeating Democratic nominee James Talarico. Other Senate Republicans, including Sen. Bernie Moreno and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, have also endorsed Paxton.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Thune’s endorsement of Paxton is a familiar move, as Senate Republicans rally behind their nominee. Thune’s words, “We’ve gotta do everything we can do as a party, to make sure that we win this race,” echo the familiar refrain of party unity. The focus shifts to defeating Talarico, with Republicans labeling him a “far-left extremist.” The scene plays out like a well-rehearsed script, with each player reciting their lines. The real performance, however, is the swift pivot from primary opponents to general election allies, all in the name of maintaining party power.
Author: Evan Null
