I can't tell how that one ends

by GloveND, Wednesday, March 04, 2026, 08:48 (146 days ago) @ atxND

I actually assumed Paxton would be close to the 50% threshold given his unparalleled MAGA credentials. But Cornyn did better than expected so I assume some non-zero number of republicans cannot vote for Paxton. I just don't know who gets the 13% that voted for Hunt. And I think Trump has resisted getting involved because his advisors are telling him that Cornyn is safer but he of course likes Paxton better because of his unwavering MAGAness. If the advisors around Trump convince him to endorse Cornyn, then I think he can win. IF he stays neutral or endorses Paxton, Paxton will win. I think Trump never wants to endorse a LOSER though so I am not sure he trusts that Cornyn will win even if he did support him.

And I agree with you, I remember hearing in 2016 how Dems should want Trump because he'd be easier to beat. Problem is when you don't beat those awful candidates, you get stuck with them. At least one way or another Paxton won't be our AG anymore and that is a good thing.