Cornyn rebuffs Paxton’s offer to stop running negative ads: ‘Judgment day is coming’
Sen. John Cornyn has rejected Ken Paxton's proposal to stop negative advertising in their primary campaign. Paxton, who recently received Donald Trump's endorsement, aimed to shift the campaign's tone towards a more positive message. Cornyn, however, responded with a warning about Paxton's accountability regarding past actions.
- ▪Sen. John Cornyn refused Ken Paxton's offer to cease negative ads in their primary race.
- ▪Paxton recently secured Donald Trump's endorsement, which has strengthened his campaign.
- ▪Cornyn warned that 'judgment day is coming' for Paxton, citing his past actions.
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Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) refused rival Ken Paxton‘s offer to cease running negative ads, with an ominous message attached. On Thursday, Paxton extended an olive branch to Cornyn after the two spent over a year waging a bitter primary campaign against one another. After securing President Donald Trump‘s endorsement, Paxton sought to end the race on a positive note, boosting a call from the head of the Texas Republican Party to end attack ads against other Republicans. Recommended Stories ActBlue refuses donations for Texas Democrat accused of making antisemitic comments Trump’s revenge tour could diminish congressional support for his agenda Boebert emerges as last remaining Republican from Epstein files rebellion “We have already changed our TV ad traffic starting today to ensure our…
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