Paxton vs Cornyn: Trump's Endorsement Could Swing Texas Senate Race

0:00On March 20th, a new survey shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with a slim lead over Senator John Kornin, among likely Republican voters in the upcoming Senate primary run-off on May 26th. The poll highlights how much President Trump's endorsement could sway things, with Paxton ahead now, but Kornin pulling ahead 44 percent to. 41 percent of Trump backs him, or Paxton's margin growing, to 50 percent over 40 percent if he gets the nod. Both advanced to the run-off after neither topped 50 percent in the March 3rd primary, and they both pitched themselves as strong Trump allies, making this a showdown over flavors of pro-Trump conservatism. Republicans often see Kornin as the safer bet in the general election, while Paxton draws fire from the president's most loyal base. Trump has said he'll pick a side soon, and he was suggested the loser bow out, keeping the pressure on as the run-off campaign drags into late May.