Paxton's CPAC Buzz: A Heated Senate Runoff

0:00Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, stole the show at the conservative political action conference in Great Buying Texas, where right-wing activists crowned him the top Republican pick for U.S. Senate. He spacing Senator John Kornin in the May 26 runoff, and the crowd made it clear who's got the edge. Paxton held closed door meetings with backers, delivered the keynote at the Ronald Reagan dinner, and drew long lines at a private reception for, handshakes and picks. Earlier this week, he owned a stage like a boss. Audiences erupted in cheers every time his name dropped, but they booed loud whenever Kornin came up. That grassroots fire from the party's base has been his lifeline, especially after the Texas legislature impeached him on Corruption Charges 3. Ears back only for the Senate to acquit. His loyal supporters turned out in force, proving that base can flip the script on establishment foes. Paxton's political comeback rides on that energy. In his speech, he gave props to divine grace and the people of Texas for pulling him through

1:00the fire. With the runoff looming, this CPAC buzz says the tone for a heated battle ahead. Stay informed with El Paso News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Kori with the story.