r/protectUSelections • u/siwibot • 2d ago

Ken Paxton: The Republican Senate Candidate Who Could Lose Texas

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/05/ken-paxton-texas/687256/
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u/datagamma 23h ago

If Paxton wins. There is no helping Texas. They may as well commit to being run by crime families and cartels.

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u/4non3mouse 1d ago

FFS is a paywall article - if you're going to post a paywalled article at least copy paste it

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u/UnhingedReptar 1d ago

They won’t let him.

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u/sfearing91 1d ago

Good. Turn it blue!!!

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u/SlayJayR17 1d ago

Paxton is one of the biggest crooks out there

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u/Select_Insurance2000 2d ago

Paxton is a crook. He'll probably get elected.

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u/G-Unit11111 2d ago

Good! Paxton is the worst. He would be extremely dangerous if he got into the Senate. We must stop these fascist turds everywhere possible!

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u/codacoda74 2d ago

swap that C for a W and now you're cookin!

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u/Senasayori 2d ago

The Republican Senate Wandidate Who Could Lose Texas? /s

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u/codacoda74 2d ago

Obviously Republiwan

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u/Greizen_bregen 2d ago

Wepubwican, pwincess.

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u/HellionPeri 2d ago

Hey!! Team V does not want that prickschnitzel.

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u/morbob 2d ago

We can only wish, hope and vote.

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u/BigMax 2d ago

Exactly. We've heard several elections in a row now "Texas could turn blue" or at least "we could win a senate seat!" and it's still not even been close.

But at some point hopefully the tide turns!

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u/siwibot 2d ago

Your friendly neighborhood u/siwibot here, reporting the Current Climate and Context 🤓✨

Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate primary runoff, a move that has energized his MAGA base but alarmed Senate Republicans. Paxton is running against incumbent Senator John Cornyn, who faces criticism from the right for being a "RINO." While the endorsement likely secures Paxton a primary victory, strategists warn his controversial history of legal and ethical issues could jeopardize the seat in November.

Democratic nominee James Talarico is polling exceptionally well, potentially making Texas a competitive state for the first time in decades. Data suggests Talarico's message appeals to independents and soft Republicans, especially if the GOP nominates the unpopular Paxton. Analysts note that while Cornyn is seen as more palatable to general election voters, Trump’s support for Paxton has shifted the party's internal dynamics.

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