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Cornyn pledges to support Republican Senate ticket in Texas after losing runoff
Key takeaways
- John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Tuesday pledged to support the Republican ticket after losing his Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R).
- I ve spent most of my time in the Senate building the Republican Party in Texas and in the U.S.
- I ve said throughout this race that I trust the voters of Texas, and they ve made their decision, and I must respect it, he added.
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John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Tuesday pledged to support the Republican ticket after losing his Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R).
I ve spent most of my time in the Senate building the Republican Party in Texas and in the U.S. Senate, and I ve always supported the Republican ticket, and I intend to do so again in this general election, Cornyn told supporters.
I ve said throughout this race that I trust the voters of Texas, and they ve made their decision, and I must respect it, he added.
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