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John Cornyn spent years building the GOP. MAGA tore him down.

It’s a loss for the Republican establishment, which viewed the brutal Texas Senate runoff as a battle for the soul of the party.

Published May 27, 2026, 3:18 AM
Updated May 27, 2026, 3:31 AM1.1K
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John Cornyn spent years building the GOP. MAGA tore him down.

It’s a loss for the Republican establishment, which viewed the brutal Texas Senate runoff as a battle for the soul of the party.

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