Trump blames Cornyn and Rove if Paxton loses Texas Senate race

· Politics · United States

President Donald Trump railed at Senator John Cornyn of Texas and longtime GOP strategist Karl Rove, accusing them of undermining Ken Paxton's Senate campaign in a crucial contest for Republican hopes of retaining control of the chamber. Polls show GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton trailing Democratic Rep. James Talarico, who said he raised a record $64 million over the summer. Kansas's Senate race has turned into a tossup, according to pollster Larry Sabato.

Why it matters：Republican infighting in Texas and Kansas could determine Senate control and shape US policy on tech, trade and immigration.

Key points

  • Trump blamed Cornyn and Rove if Paxton loses the Texas Senate race
  • Polls show Paxton trailing Democrat James Talarico
  • Talarico said he raised a record $64 million over the summer

Sources (original reporting)

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