8legs: United states senate primary

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When Texas Republican John Cornyn became a senator, Bush was president. Will he survive Trump's GOP?

Cornyn faces a marquee Texas primary against Paxton and Hunt, with a runoff possible if no candidate hits 50%.
The race could determine how GOP voters balance tradition and aggression in a Trump-influenced era.
Cornyn emphasizes his experience and support for border security funding amid border-wall politics.
Paxton touts his own legal-troubles past as persecution while portraying Cornyn as out of touch.
The race features large-scale ad spending, with more than $30 million invested since last summer.
A potential runoff would pit the top two finishers against each other in May if no candidate passes 50%.
Trump’s endorsement stance remains cautious, with few incumbent senators receiving his public backing.
Cornyn’s 2022 gun-law negotiations remain a point of contention among conservatives.
Observers view Cornyn as an old-guard figure whose approach may clash with a louder, more aggressive base.
The primary could reshape the Texas GOP's approach to national politics and fundraising.

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