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Democrats cautiously optimistic after Trump backs Paxton in Texas Senate runoff

THE HILL·May 21 ago·3 min read
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Democrats are feeling anxious but hopeful about their chances of winning a Senate seat in Texas following President Trump's decision to back state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who is seen as a weaker general election candidate than Sen. John Cornyn (R).  While Texas has long been a great white whale for the party, Democrats…

Democrats are feeling anxious but hopeful about their chances of winning a Senate seat in Texas following President Trump's decision to back state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who is seen as a weaker general election candidate than Sen. John Cornyn (R).  While Texas has long been a great white whale for the party, Democrats…

Democrats are feeling anxious but hopeful about their chances of winning a Senate seat in Texas following President Trump's decision to back state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who is seen as a weaker general election candidate than Sen. John Cornyn (R).  While Texas has long been a great white whale for the party, Democrats…

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