"Trump stated that the Republican primary race in Texas must stop for the good of the Party and the Country, emphasizing the need for a decisive victory against the Radical Left opponent."
"Paxton indicated he would not drop out of the race even if Trump endorsed Cornyn, showcasing his determination to continue despite the potential lack of support."
"Geraghty noted that Trump does not always act as if he believes his endorsements guarantee victories, raising questions about their actual impact in Republican primaries."
Donald Trump announced plans to endorse a candidate in the Texas GOP Senate primary between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. He emphasized the importance of winning and urged candidates to focus on defeating the Democratic opponent. Despite Trump's claims of strong endorsement success, Paxton refused to drop out even if Trump supported Cornyn. Trump's hesitation to endorse followed Paxton's criticism of Cornyn's stance on the filibuster, leading to speculation about the effectiveness of his endorsements in the primary race.
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