Cornyn counters Paxton with wave of GOP endorsements as party warns critical Texas seat at risk

Sen. John Cornyn has received 18 new GOP endorsements in a bid to counter his challenger's momentum in their Texas Senate primary runoff, as the Republican Party warns that the critical seat is at risk of falling out of reach. The endorsements come ahead of Saturday's runoff election, where Cornyn will face off against state Attorney General Ken Paxton. The strong showing from Texas Republicans suggests that a majority of the party's base supports Cornyn, but Paxton remains a formidable opponent in the tightly contested contest. The outcome of the runoff is uncertain, with some observers warning that Paxton could still secure victory despite his recent endorsements.