Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway
Summary
Senator John Cornyn spent over a year trying to prove he supported President Donald Trump and his policies. Despite his efforts, including proposing laws favored by Trump, Cornyn still lost his Senate seat in the Texas primary election.Key Facts
- Senator John Cornyn represented Texas in the U.S. Senate.
- Cornyn tried to show loyalty to President Trump and Texas Republicans.
- He posted a photo of himself reading Trump’s book, "The Art of the Deal."
- Cornyn proposed a bill to rename part of an interstate highway after Trump.
- He changed his longtime support for the filibuster, a Senate rule that allows extended debate, to back voting restrictions favored by Trump.
- Despite these actions, Cornyn lost his Senate seat in the Texas primary runoff election.
- The election was part of the Texas midterm primary runoffs.
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