Texas GOP Senate Primary: Cornyn vs Paxton

0:00On March 2nd, the Texas Republican Senate primary is heating up as a clash between party insiders and the Maga crowd. Senator John Corden, a longtime establishment figure, is facing off against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Congressman Wesley Hunt. Analysts predict no one will hit 50% in the March 25th vote, leading to a runoff on May 26th. This race has shattered records as the costliest Senate primary ever, with over $120 million spent on ads and bookings. Washington Republicans are dumping tens of millions to boost Cordenin, worried a Paxton win could flip the seat to Democrats in a state they've held for. Thirty years. Corden, at 74, brings decades of experience and support from top leaders like Senate Majority Leader John Thun. Paxton, 63, fires up the base with his fights against the Biden administration and Trump air loyalty, shrugging off past scandals like his. Impeachment acquittal. Recent polls from Emerson College show Paxton edging Cordenin 40-36% with Hunt at 17.

1:04The attacks are getting personal, with ads hitting Paxton's ethics issues, but as allies say voters have moved on. Democrats are buzzing too, though Texas hasn't gone blue statewide since 1994. Trump has nodded to all three, but held off on an endorsement so far. These pick-and-a-run-off could tip the scales. Leaving the big question, do Texas Republicans want a steady hand or a fighter ready to shake things up in? Washington.