{"id":2585034,"date":"2026-03-29T10:13:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ken-paxton-surges-at-cpac-as-texas-senate-runoff-looms\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T10:16:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:16:02","slug":"ken-paxton-surges-at-cpac-as-texas-senate-runoff-looms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ken-paxton-surges-at-cpac-as-texas-senate-runoff-looms\/","title":{"rendered":"Ken Paxton surges at CPAC as Texas Senate runoff looms"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fken-paxton-surges-at-cpac-as-texas-senate-runoff-looms%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2585034&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Conservative activists at CPAC in Grapevine, Texas, handed Ken Paxton a decisive edge as the GOP\u2019s preferred Senate candidate, giving him the conference endorsement and a 67% to 21% straw-poll victory over incumbent John Cornyn, who did not attend the event.<\/p>\n<p>Key takeaways:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The Texas primary on March 3 ended without a majority for either Paxton or Cornyn, sending both into a late May runoff.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Paxton\u2019s message centers on election integrity and tighter voting rules, aligning with Trump on the SAVE Act, and portraying Cornyn as too Washington-centric.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Cornyn touts his long record and establishment backing, while signaling openness to procedural changes to advance conservative priorities.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; CPAC featured heavy grassroots energy for Paxton; Cornyn faced the contrast of not being at the conference and facing questions about his stance on gun control after Uvalde.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Trump\u2019s endorsement could influence the race, though he has yet to weigh in; the NRSC backs Cornyn as the strongest general-election candidate, while Ted Cruz remains neutral.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Polls suggest the general election could be competitive, with some surveys showing Democrat James Talarico may lead in hypothetical matchups, heightening GOP concerns.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; personal controversies surrounding Paxton, including his impeachment acquittal and a publicly noted divorce-related matter, frame some voters\u2019 views of his candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The runoff and eventual November race will test whether Texas voters prioritize grassroots conservatism (Paxton) or establishment experience (Cornyn) in a high-stakes contest.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Paxton dominates CPAC as GOP frets over Texas Senate runoff<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2545408\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>GRAPEVINE, Texas &mdash;<\/strong> Hundreds of conservative activists at the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cpac\/\">Conservative Political Action Conference<\/a> embraced <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ken-paxton\/\">Ken Paxton <\/a>as the GOP&rsquo;s clear pick for Senate in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/texas\/\">Texas<\/a>, handing him a decisive straw poll win and the conference&rsquo;s endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>In a survey of Texas attendees unveiled onstage, 67% backed Paxton compared to 21% for incumbent Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-cornyn\/\">John Cornyn<\/a> (R-TX), with 12% undecided, a lopsided margin that underscores his strength with grassroots conservatives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4508688\/ted-cruz-texas-senate-general-cornyn-paxton\/\">Cruz warns bruising Cornyn-Paxton primary could test GOP in Texas Senate race<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/4502471\/trump-endorsement-power-tested-louisiana-gop-senate\/\">Power of Trump endorsement tested in Louisiana GOP Senate primary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4505614\/andy-barr-seeks-to-thwart-patently-false-kentucky-senate-ad-with-cease-and-desist\/\">Andy Barr seeks to thwart &#8216;patently false&#8217; Kentucky Senate ad with cease and desist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Onstage, CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp told attendees, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s my honor &hellip; to say we officially endorse Ken Paxton,&rdquo; pointing to Paxton&rsquo;s perfect CPAC voting record and long track record of aligning with President Donald Trump on major political fights. For Paxton, the moment capped off a weekend in which he was the clear focal point of the conference, while Cornyn was nowhere to be found.<\/p>\n<p>Cornyn skipped the annual gathering altogether, held just outside Dallas, even as Paxton headlined major events, huddled with supporters, drew long lines for photos, and held meet-and-greets. The contrast highlighted a central dynamic in the race: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >establishment backing versus grassroots energy<\/a>, a divide that was visible throughout the conference.<\/p>\n<p>The March 3 primary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4495333\/neither-john-cornyn-ken-paxton-drop-out-runoff-deadline-texas-senate\/\">ended without a clear winner<\/a>, sending Paxton and Cornyn into a late May runoff after neither secured a majority. Cornyn enters the next phase with significant institutional advantages, including deep ties in Washington, a sizable fundraising edge, and support from key GOP establishment figures, while Paxton has leaned into grassroots support to fuel his campaign.<\/p>\n<p>By Saturday morning, that activity continued at a meet-and-greet inside the Gaylord Texan, where Paxton spoke with supporters, took questions, and posed for photos, offering a more direct window into how he is making his case to voters. His message centered heavily on election integrity, a theme that has become a cornerstone of his campaign.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ken Paxton addresses a room of supporters at CPAC on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&ldquo;Mail-in ballots &hellip; they send them out by the millions, and we have no idea who&rsquo;s voting,&rdquo; Paxton said, criticizing what he described as vulnerabilities in the election system. &ldquo;That shouldn&rsquo;t be the way it is. We should know who&rsquo;s voting. They can vote however they want, but we should verify who they are, that they are citizens, and that they are following our laws.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>That argument ties directly to Paxton&rsquo;s alignment with Trump on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4501806\/house-gop-incentives-states-adopt-save-america-act-senate-stalls\/\">the SAVE Act<\/a>, a proposal that would impose stricter proof-of-citizenship requirements for voting. The bill is a top priority for the president, but has stalled in the Senate, where Republican leaders have resisted changing filibuster rules to advance it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cornyn&rsquo;s campaign has emphasized that the senator was an original co-sponsor of the legislation, even as he initially resisted calls to alter Senate rules to move it forward. Seizing on that divide, Paxton has blasted Cornyn as a &ldquo;coward&rdquo; and suggested he would consider stepping aside in the race if the measure became law. Days later, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4486080\/cornyn-denies-maga-pressure-forced-support-for-talking-filibuster-on-save-act\/\">Cornyn shifted course<\/a>, signaling openness to altering Senate rules and writing in an op-ed that he would support whatever changes were needed to move the legislation forward.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at CPAC&rsquo;s Ronald Reagan dinner Friday night, Paxton sharpened that contrast, arguing Texas needs a senator more aligned with the party&rsquo;s conservative base. &ldquo;We need a Senate that takes care of us, not Washington, and we need a senator in Texas that acts more like Ted Cruz than John Cornyn,&rdquo; Paxton said to the crowd.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the Ronald Reagan dinner during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo\/Gabriela Passos)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If Paxton secures the nomination, it will likely be driven by the unwavering support of the GOP&rsquo;s grassroots base, the same coalition that helped revive his political standing after <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2764148\/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-acquitted-on-all-16-impeachment-charges-by-senate\/\">he was impeached and later acquitted on corruption charges<\/a> by the Texas legislature three years ago. That message, closely aligned with how Trump has characterized his own legal battles, was also front and center in Paxton&rsquo;s remarks at the Ronald Reagan dinner Friday night.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am not going to resign. I don&rsquo;t care what happens,&rdquo; Paxton said, recalling the moment he told his legal team he would fight the charges rather than step aside. &ldquo;We are going to fight this. Whatever happens, happens.&rdquo; He described the trial as a defining test, noting that it unfolded publicly and under intense scrutiny before ending in his acquittal.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The people of Texas had just elected me. I had won overwhelmingly,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;This is wrong. We&rsquo;re going to fight this.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Paxton argued the experience reinforced his broader case for running for Senate, portraying himself as someone willing to take on political opponents and withstand the consequences, a framing echoed by supporters who cast him as a candidate who has faced the kind of &ldquo;political persecution&rdquo; often invoked by Trump and his allies and emerged stronger.<\/p>\n<p>The runoff winner will face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in November, setting up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tx-primary-heats-up-brandon-gill-leads-in-the-26th-congressional-district-with-trump-endorsement\/\" title=\"Brandon Gill takes the lead in TX Primary for 26th Congressional District with ...&#039;s ...\">closely watched general election<\/a> that could draw national attention. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IAPolls2022\/status\/2030949455394996468?s=20\">Recent polling<\/a> has added to Republican concerns, with a Democratic aligned survey finding Talarico narrowly leading both candidates in hypothetical matchups, fueling debate within GOP circles over electability.<\/p>\n<p>Trump <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4480536\/trump-teases-texas-senate-endorsement-reports-john-cornyn\/\">said weeks ago<\/a> he would weigh in on the race with an endorsement, but has yet to follow through, while Paxton has continued to solidify his standing with the party&rsquo;s right flank without needing Trump&rsquo;s backing.<\/p>\n<p>Some attendees pointed to Cornyn&rsquo;s record as a reason for backing Paxton. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to support Ken Paxton. I&rsquo;ve supported him for years,&rdquo; said Michael Reaud, a 55-year-old boutique owner. &ldquo;As far as John Cornyn, if I remember correctly, I think he&rsquo;s gone against President Trump on a few things.&rdquo; Reaud added that while his preference is clear, Trump&rsquo;s eventual endorsement would still carry weight, saying, &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll support President Trump, whatever his decisions are.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Others pointed to specific policy decisions. &ldquo;After Uvalde, Cornyn chose to side with Democrats on gun control,&rdquo; said Matthew Kingston, 26, of Lubbock. &ldquo;That was the turning point for me. It showed he&rsquo;s willing to compromise on core Second Amendment rights.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Others were less flexible. &ldquo;I just have a feeling that Ken Paxton is honest and conservative,&rdquo; said Anne Diaz, a 64-year-old retiree from Georgetown, adding that even a Trump endorsement of Cornyn would not change her mind.<\/p>\n<p>Still, not all Republicans have decided. Grapevine residents Xavier Heim, a commercial airline pilot, and Molly Sawyer, a flight attendant, said they are still weighing their options. &ldquo;We thought we knew, and then we got some more information, and we&rsquo;re doing our research,&rdquo; Heim said. Sawyer added that her decision is focused on both policy and electability, saying, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m looking at what each candidate stands for and their track record, for how much they have followed through, and also who&rsquo;s the best candidate to win in November.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KenPaxtonTX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KenPaxtonTX<\/a> greeted supporters Saturday, one attendee stood out in a &ldquo;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeamAngela?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TeamAngela<\/a>&rdquo; shirt &mdash; a nod to his wife&rsquo;s recent divorce filing.<\/p>\n<p>Asked about Paxton, Trimaan Malik, 30, took a jab: &ldquo;I prefer attorneys general who are not always in scandals every five minutes.&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BV9xYEqsqe\">pic.twitter.com\/BV9xYEqsqe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Samantha-Jo Roth (@SamanthaJoRoth) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamanthaJoRoth\/status\/2038073625970913589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 29, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>Not everyone engaging with the race at the conference was a Texas voter. As Paxton moved down the line of attendees posing for photos on Saturday morning, one stood out: a man wearing a &ldquo;#TeamAngela&rdquo; shirt, an apparent reference to his wife, Angela Paxton, who recently filed for divorce, citing infidelity.<\/p>\n<p>The attendee, Trimaan Malik, a 30-year-old from Las Vegas, said he does not live in Texas and described the shirt as a joke, adding that Paxton did not appear to notice it until after the interaction. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t even live in Texas,&rdquo; Malik said. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t have a dog in the fight.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Asked about Paxton, Malik criticized the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mi-lawmakers-just-made-it-easier-to-commit-election-fraud\/\" title=\"MI Lawmakers Simplify Process for Election Fraud\">attorney general&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s personal controversies. &ldquo;I prefer attorneys general who are not always in scandals every five minutes,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Cornyn allies pushed back on Paxton&rsquo;s attacks, arguing the senator&rsquo;s record aligns closely with Trump and delivers results for Texas. &ldquo;Senator Cornyn has voted with President Trump 99.3% of the time and is one of his most effective allies in the Senate,&rdquo; said campaign adviser Matt Mackowiak in a statement provided to the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. &ldquo;He has consistently delivered on conservative priorities, from confirming judges to advancing border security, and has the experience to be effective on day one.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Attorney General Ken Paxton signs a book for a supporter at a meet and greet at CPAC on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The National Republican Senatorial Committee also warned against nominating a candidate they view as more vulnerable in a general election. &ldquo;When President Trump needed him most, Ken Paxton repeatedly went AWOL,&rdquo; said NRSC communications director Joanna Rodriguez. &ldquo;John Cornyn is the best candidate to beat radical James Talarico and hold this seat for Republicans. This race isn&rsquo;t just about the primary, it&rsquo;s about winning in November.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Even Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ted-cruz\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"185\">Ted Cruz<\/a> (R-TX) is staying neutral in the race, noting he has worked with and previously supported both candidates. &ldquo;The voters of Texas can make the choice who they trust to go and fight for their conservative values,&rdquo; Cruz said in an interview with the <em>Washington Examiner.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Still, Cruz is urging caution about the general election. &ldquo;Look, I have concerns about the general election,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Regardless of who wins the nomination, the two candidates have attacked each other relentlessly, and the hard Left is really energized.&rdquo; He warned Republicans cannot take the state for granted, adding, &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve got a fight on our hands for November.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4508688\/ted-cruz-texas-senate-general-cornyn-paxton\/\"><strong>CRUZ WARNS BRUISING CORNYN-PAXTON PRIMARY COULD TEST GOP IN TEXAS SENATE RACE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Taking the stage after the straw poll results, Paxton framed the moment as a sign of grassroots momentum, drawing applause from a crowd that had spent much of the weekend lining up to hear from him, shake his hand, and snap photos.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about the people of Texas wanting somebody that is going to represent them,&rdquo; Paxton said. &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s get rid of the guy that represents Washington, and let&rsquo;s put somebody in that represents Texas.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paxton wins CPAC straw poll; Cornyn trails in Texas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2757,"featured_media":2585035,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26087142514014.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[19858,75022,5894,9062,74649],"class_list":["post-2585034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-cpac","tag-kenpaxton","tag-politics","tag-runoff","tag-texassenate"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26087142514014.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2585034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2757"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2585034"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2585034\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2585038,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2585034\/revisions\/2585038"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2585035"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2585034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2585034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2585034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}