der.hans2d ago
Steve Benen

Why did Trump give up on electability concerns and shift from Cornyn to Paxton?

Maybe because after orchestrating defeats for Cassidy and Indiana state senators, he’s leaning into his “I’ll do whatever I want, whenever I want, for any reason I want” attitude, without regard for the consequences.
https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trump-paxton-endorsement-cornyn-senate-talarico-democrats

Trump’s endorsement of Texas’ Paxton delights Democrats, frustrates Republicans

The Texas attorney general was understandably happy to get the president’s support. Oddly enough, Democrats were thrilled, too.

MS NOW
May 19 at 9:04pmWeb
Show threadJanKusanagi2d ago
@stevebenen as the entitled rich child he is. + senile.
Show threadder.hans2d ago
@stevebenen Corrupt, indicted, and a sex scandal. Paxton has the features needed for a Republican endorsement