Paxton snubbed from Texas fundraising event with George W. Bush and Cornyn
Former President George W. Bush and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) collaborated to raise funds for Republican Senate candidates, but notably did not support their own state’s GOP nominee, Ken Paxton. Cornyn hosted a fundraiser in Dallas featuring Bush as a special guest, benefiting six Republican Senate candidates vital to controlling Congress. Ken Paxton, who defeated Cornyn in a primary, was absent from the event. The article also includes promotional content encouragingWashington Examiner subscriptions and access to their journalism.
Former President George W. Bush and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) joined forces to raise money for Republican Senate hopefuls this week, but snubbed the GOP nominee running in their home state of Texas.
Cornyn hosted a fundraiser Monday evening in Dallas benefiting six Republicans running for Senate seats that could determine control of Congress, with Bush appearing as a special guest, according to reports. Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, who ousted Cornyn in a bitter and expensive primary, was notably absent from the fundraising.
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