Paxton supporter here, but Emerald Robinson is a non-credible nut. That story is likely fake news.

Ellis Wyatt said:

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Ask yourself who the Democrats are hoping will win.

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Cornyn. That way the left wins no matter what.

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Exactly...if you pay attention to politics and ask this question on every republican election and see where their money is going, you know who is working with them. Some dinosaurs on the R side have been in the game for a long time, and some still in wheelchairs being wheeled around for votes. Gross.

And like John McCain and Mitch McConnell, they're not really on the R side. McConnell is on the CCP side, just like Joe Biden was.

Ellis Wyatt said:

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And like John McCain and Mitch McConnell, they're not really on the R side. McConnell is on the CCP side, just like Joe Biden was.

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McCain and McConnell and Cornyn and Thune are kinda like sleeper cells. When you think you have them on your side they turn on activation and flip their instruction set to ruin you.

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— Trik (@Trik460114) March 10, 2026

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The Collective said:

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Paxton v Talarico (if that is where we end up) is going to bring in a ton of D $. It might be worth it just to watch that money vaporize. I don't think they'll spend as much going after Cornyn.

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Why is Cornyn going to have an easier time in the general election?

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Statistically, incumbents always have an advantage.

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Because independents are more likely to vote Cornyn

You and I are talking to different independents.

Gaeilge said:

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You and I are talking to different independents.

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Or you aren't talking to actual independents.

Most people that post on this board define independents as college educated upper middle class people that run in their same social circle. That is also how they define "moderates" too, interestingly enough. If that is how you define independent/moderate, then yes, Cornyn is obviously the favorite.

But in the real world, off of the internet, that segment of the population is very small. There are a lot more independents in the non-college educated crowd out there and they tend to not be fans of old school big money Republicanism that define the most important issues as social liberalism, a neoconservative global foreign policy, and cutting capital gains and the highest marginal tax rates.

Wes97 said:

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Most people that post on this board define independents as college educated upper middle class people that run in their same social circle. That is also how they define "moderates" too, interestingly enough. If that is how you define independent/moderate, then yes, Cornyn is obviously the favorite.

But in the real world, off of the internet, that segment of the population is very small. There are a lot more independents in the non-college educated crowd out there and they tend to not be fans of old school big money Republicanism that define the most important issues as social liberalism, a neoconservative global foreign policy, and cutting capital gains and the highest marginal tax rates.

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Cornyn and Paxton basically split the non-Hunt vote, so clearly this board's views (which seems to be about 80/20 Paxton) don't line up with the rest of Texas Republican primary voters. Will be interesting to see how the Hunt votes end up splitting, but obviously Trump's endorsement will probably more or less end the race anyways.

I spoke with Cornyn tonight on his town hall.

I said this is the most pivotal election in my lifetime, and we must do what it takes to win. Asked him what he is willing to commit to do on securing a vote for the SAVE Act and overcoming the filibuster.

He said the filibuster is not sacrosanct and he is working to and confident he can get the act to the senate floor for a vote. His main concern is whether all the R's will vote to support it and that he is working that.

Said something about the Talking Filibuster. I need to read up on that.

Other callers asked about what he could do to stop sharia law--I don't think he had a crisp answer on that and mainly talked about deporting illegals and states like Texas creating laws to block.

Plenty other topics--I did not take notes...

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Wesley Hunt got my vote. FJCornyn, I met him in high school back in 2002 near the Galleria in Dallas as the president of the teenage republicans from my high school and he was a ***** even then. Holier than thou, Lip Service D-bag.

Gonna vote for Paxton to shake up the circus.

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Here's proof of my encounter with Slimeball Lip-Service D-bag Cornyn. Nothing more than a riched up/greased up politician.

Side note, I met Senator Hillary at the TAR Convention in D.C. at Capitol Hill. She was a smooth talker with secret service by her side. It's amazing how so many politicians come from humble backgrounds and end up becoming generationally wealthy (from both sides of the aisle).

George Carlin said it best: "It's a big club, and you ain't in it"

Cornyn feeling the heat and changing his tune. He knows he has zero chance now w/o the SAVE Act.

Sen. John Cornyn calls on Republicans to change filibuster rules to pass SAVE Act https://t.co/DRgFIJgYcd pic.twitter.com/SMz43P427m

— New York Post (@nypost) March 11, 2026

It's just for show.

hope that guy next to cornyn learned to tie a tie.

Probably a clip on. From when he was 5.

Steve Toth endorses Paxton

Good news, but I wonder if it will make a difference. Hopefully it at least helps get more of us CD2 people motivated to get out and vote Paxton.

Any R over this Dbag- Talarico. Cant believe he is even in the conversation or that he beat crazy jasmine. World has gone to hell in a handbasket.

Paxton now trading 44% on Kalshi.

I voted for Cornyn in the primary as I think he had a much better chance of beating the dem than Paxton. Recently the R's have a bad history of nominating poor candidates that then go on lose winnable seats, and this looked to be the same thing.

But the SAVE Act has been a real eye opener. If the R senate leadership can't get something through with over 80% approval then they are beyond useless. And they clearly do NOT want to pass it.
So at this point it's simple to me. DC is about horse trading, and if it means getting the SAVE act in exchange for Cornyn staying, I'll take that deal.

But it MUST pass the senate and be on Trump's desk by the runoff. If not (don't care why) I'm all in on Paxton.

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I said this is the most pivotal election in my lifetime, and we must do what it takes to win.

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Just wait till the next one, and the next one, and the one after that

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I voted for Cornyn in the primary as I think he had a much better chance of beating the dem than Paxton. Recently the R's have a bad history of nominating poor candidates that then go on lose winnable seats, and this looked to be the same thing.

But the SAVE Act has been a real eye opener. If the R senate leadership can't get something through with over 80% approval then they are beyond useless. And they clearly do NOT want to pass it.
So at this point it's simple to me. DC is about horse trading, and if it means getting the SAVE act in exchange for Cornyn staying, I'll take that deal.

But it MUST pass the senate and be on Trump's desk by the runoff. If not (don't care why) I'm all in on Paxton.

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Cornyn is working behind the scenes to get it stalled until after the runoff. He's being paid to not pass it, but he can say publicly he supports it to get nominated.

That dude does NOT want it passed and doesn't even want a talking filibuster. And, even though Trump is pushing it, It may not get a vote, ever.

Which is why I said it has to pass the senate. I'm not buying any words, intents, or excuses at this point. It's either passed, or it's not.

Trump has already said he will not sign the version that is before the Senate. So what is the point of getting this version it to his desk?

We sure about that? Here is what Trump said last week:

"It supersedes everything else. MUST GO TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE. I, as President, will not sign other Bills until this is passed, AND NOT THE WATERED DOWN VERSION GO FOR THE GOLD: MUST SHOW VOTER I.D. & PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: NO MAIL-IN BALLOTS EXCEPT FOR MILITARY ILLNESS, DISABILITY, TRAVEL: NO MEN IN WOMEN'S SPORTS: NO TRANSGENDER MUTILIZATION FOR CHILDREN! DO NOT FAIL!!!"

I'm having a hard time finding what the "watered down version" is, and of course nothing is up for a vote. But I'll amend what I said earlier, if Trump signs it before the runoff it I'll vote Cornyn.

But I think this is all moot. Science Denier likely right that Senate leadership has no intention of passing this, and I get the feeling they would sooner sacrifice Cornyn than do so. It's likely Cornyn is now scared and is in "con the rubes" mode. Personally I'm not buying it unless it is done.

I'm not sure what Trump will do, but I know what he said

Even than what you posted, he says that he is not going to sign the current version before the Senate. All of those things are not in there. Even if you ignore the transgender stuff, this bill does not have the portion about no mail in voting

I believe this clip is from today, where he again says it.

🚨 HOLY SMOKES. President Trump just LIT A FIRE under Senate Leader John Thune, demanding he "BE A LEADER" and go get the votes for the SAVE America Act

Q: Thune says he doesn't have the votes.

TRUMP: "Well, HE'S GOTTA BE A LEADER! If he's the leader, he's gotta get 'em!"

"It… pic.twitter.com/H0xEPbasbF

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 11, 2026