(DIWIDA.NEWS |) -- On Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared his intention to challenge Senator John Cornyn in next year’s Republican primary election, thereby prolonging their ongoing rivalry.
"It's certainly time for a shift in Texas," Paxton stated on Fox News. He pledged to advocate for President Donald Trump's policies and mentioned that Cornyn hadn’t shown sufficient support.
Cornyn, who barely missed out on becoming the Senate majority leader to South Dakota Senator John Thune, has already declared his intention to run for another term. He frequently ranks among the top senators when it comes to successfully passing legislation.
Cornyn and Paxton have experienced a contentious partnership over the past few years.
In 2023, Paxton was impeached by the Republican-led Texas House on 16 counts alleging abuse of power, but he was cleared by the state Senate. Additionally, various inquiries have been conducted regarding his conduct.
In February 2024, Cornyn sent him a tweet, Chasing freedom from jail is tough, Ken, following Paxton's post suggesting that Cornyn might struggle to be an effective leader of the Senate Republicans.
"He opposes Trump, opposes guns, and will concentrate on his intensely competitive primary campaign in 2026. The Republican party deserves more," Paxton stated.
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A statement released by Cornyn’s campaign office on Tuesday mentioned that he has supported Trump over 95% of the time, higher than most current senators, and noted his role in advancing the president’s legislative priorities as the party whip. Additionally, the statement labeled Paxton as fraudulent and claimed that his activities have resulted in significant financial losses for the state amounting to millions due to various legal submissions.
"This will be an enthusiastic campaign, and we promise Texans that they will have a genuine option when this race concludes," the campaign stated.
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