Cornyn warns Paxton would be 'kiss of death' for GOP as bloody primary race ramps up

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, had a stark warning for Texans as he fights to keep his job in the Senate, saying a vote for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could mean a Democrat wins the Lone Star State seat for the first time in three decades.

"Ken Paxton will be the kiss of death for Republicans on the ticket in November of 2026," Cornyn said.

Cornyn made his comments as he crisscrossed the state in a mad dash to shore up support as early voting began in Texas earlier this week. He’s...