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Former President Bush and Sen. Cornyn take part in fundraiser for battleground Senate candidates -- without Paxton
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Key Points:
- Former President George W. Bush and Sen. John Cornyn hosted a Dallas fundraiser supporting six key Republican Senate candidates, excluding Texas GOP nominee Ken Paxton, highlighting ongoing party divisions.
- The event backed the Maintain the Majority joint fundraising committee aimed at races in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Ohio, while Paxton, despite winning a contentious primary, was notably absent.
- Paxton, endorsed by former President Trump and the MAGA base, contrasts with establishment Republicans like Cornyn and Bush, who have distanced themselves from him amid scandal concerns.
- The fundraiser also excluded GOP candidates Michael Whatley (North Carolina) and Mike Collins (Georgia), as some party operatives prioritize resources toward more competitive Senate races.
- Paxton is closing the fundraising gap with Democratic opponent James Talarico due to significant outside spending, including from Trump-aligned and Elon Musk-funded PACs, while Cornyn plans to support the Republican ticket without campaigning for Paxton.
