Source: Fox News
Summary
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is staying neutral in the Texas GOP Senate nomination runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cruz has supported both candidates in the past and has worked closely with them. The winner will face Democratic nominee Rep. James Talarico in the general election. Cornyn and Paxton are engaged in a heated battle, with Cornyn’s campaign attacking Paxton’s scandals and Paxton questioning Cornyn’s conservative credentials.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Ted Cruz declines to take sides in the Texas GOP Senate runoff. His top advisers support Paxton, but Cruz trusts the voters to make the decision. The battle between Cornyn and Paxton is seen as a fight between MAGA world and the party establishment. Trump’s endorsement is still pending, and Paxton recently met with him at Mar-a-Lago. The outcome of the runoff may decide the Senate majority in the midterms.
The candidates’ performances are following a familiar script: Cornyn’s campaign attacks Paxton’s scandals, while Paxton questions Cornyn’s conservative credentials. Meanwhile, Cruz’s neutral stance allows him to maintain relationships with both candidates.
Author: Evan Null
