# Rita Cosby on Ken Paxton Defeating John Cornyn in Major Texas GOP Upset (11 Min)

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Podcast: [77 WABC MiniCasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/77-wabc-minicasts-5907352)
Published: 2026-05-27T06:06:00+00:00
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## Resource

Rita Cosby discusses a major political development in Texas, where Ken Paxton defeated longtime incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. Rita argues that the endorsement of Donald Trump played a crucial role in Paxton’s victory, helping him overcome past controversies and defeat an established Republican figure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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