The fall of John Cornyn mirrors the fall of the Republican party | Sidney Blumenthal
Summary
John Cornyn, a long-time Republican senator from Texas, lost his primary election to Ken Paxton, who has multiple legal allegations against him. Despite spending a record $92 million on his campaign, Cornyn was defeated by a large margin, showing a shift in the Republican party toward support for candidates backed by President Trump.Key Facts
- John Cornyn served as a Texas senator for 24 years.
- Cornyn spent $92 million, the highest amount by any candidate in a Senate primary.
- Ken Paxton, Cornyn’s opponent, has faced accusations of bribery, abuse of office, securities fraud, and was impeached by the Texas House.
- Paxton won the primary by 28 points and is supported by President Trump.
- After Cornyn’s loss, the National Republican Senatorial Committee removed ads for his campaign, favoring Paxton.
- Cornyn was seen as part of the older Republican establishment, including ties to the Bush family and Mitch McConnell.
- Karl Rove, a political strategist connected with Cornyn, played a major role in building the Texas Republican Party.
- The article describes this event as part of a larger change in the Republican party’s leadership and direction under Trump.
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