As Trump keeps Texas guessing, neither Cornyn nor Paxton backs down from Republican Senate runoff - AP News
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Texas Republican Senate candidates Cornyn and Paxton remain in runoff despite Trump's undecided stance.
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Republican Senators John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are both refusing to withdraw from a competitive Senate runoff race in Texas, despite uncertainty about President Trump's position on the contest. The rivalry between the two candidates has intensified the Republican primary battle in a state Trump won decisively, leaving party insiders unsure which candidate the president ultimately backs. Trump's silence on the race has kept the field fluid, as neither Cornyn nor Paxton shows signs of stepping aside despite speculation that Trump's endorsement could prove decisive. The runoff will determine who advances as the Republican nominee for a Senate seat in a state central to GOP strategy heading into the general election.
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