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🚨 BREAKING: Texas AG Ken Paxton and RINO Sen. John Cornyn are heading to a RUN-OFF election for ...

By Nick Sortor
Posted March 4, 2026

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Nick Sortor is a conservative commentator and independent journalist known for his frequent coverage of political events, border issues, and Trump-aligned narratives on X (formerly Twitter). His style is urgent, partisan, and sensationalist, often using alarmist emojis and calls to action to rally supporters. Credibility is mixed, as he focuses on advocacy over neutral reporting, appealing strongly to MAGA audiences but drawing criticism for bias.

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The post falsely claims a runoff election between Texas AG Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican U.S. Senate primary after neither reached 50% on 'next Tuesday,' urging Trump to endorse Paxton over the 'RINO' Cornyn. In reality, Paxton announced his challenge to Cornyn in April 2025 for the 2026 midterm primary, with early polls showing a tight race fueled by GOP infighting between hardline conservatives backing Paxton and establishment Republicans supporting Cornyn. Key themes include intra-party power struggles, personal attacks labeling Cornyn as anti-Trump and gun-grabbing, and anticipation of a heated, expensive contest potentially heading to a runoff in May 2026.

πŸ”₯Why It's Trending

This post is trending amid early voting and buzz around the March 3, 2026, Texas GOP Senate primary, where Paxton's strong polling against Cornyn has intensified debates over Trump's potential endorsement. The timing aligns with election day approaching, amplifying partisan calls to oust establishment figures like Cornyn. Its viral spread stems from Sortor's engaged conservative following and the high-stakes nature of the race in a key battleground state.

πŸ’‘Fun Facts

  • 1Ken Paxton leads Cornyn in early polls among strong Republicans, with 62% approval vs. Cornyn's 45%[1][2].
  • 2Cornyn has nearly four times more campaign funds than Paxton, setting up a money vs. momentum battle[2].
  • 3Paxton calls Cornyn 'Fake John Cornyn' and claims he can win without Trump's endorsement[3].
  • 4Cornyn predicts a runoff on May 26, 2026, dismissing Paxton confidently[3].
  • 5The race pits Paxton's hardline conservative wing against Cornyn's business-oriented old guard[1].

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🚨 BREAKING: Texas AG Ken Paxton and RINO Sen. John Cornyn are heading to a RUN-OFF election for ...