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politics19h ago
Texas primary rocked by clash over radical Islam – as GOP pleads with Trump to pick a winner
- Texas Republicans hinge a Senate race on Trump’s endorsement as Cornyn, Paxton, and Hunt vie for the nomination.
- The primary is being shaped by clashes over radical Islam, including campaigns denouncing Sharia law.
- Epic City, a Muslim-centered development near Dallas, became a flashpoint in the race and Paxton sued to block it.
- Polls show Cornyn with a narrow lead over Paxton, while Hunt trails in third as voters weigh the field.
- Democratic early voting in Texas has risen, adding pressure on the Republican candidates ahead of a possible runoff.
- Trump addressed supporters in Corpus Christi, hinting at a decision but withholding a formal endorsement.
- The race features a legal challenge from Paxton against Epic City over infrastructure and regulations.
- The candidate slate includes Cornyn, Paxton, and Wesley Hunt, with polls showing mixed leads.
- Analysts warn a Trump endorsement could either stabilize the lead or complicate the primary dynamics.
- The broader Texas political environment now includes debates about immigration and the party’s general election viability.
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