What happened: At the Texas Conservative Political Action Conference, Ken Paxton received strong support while Senator John Cornyn was booed in his absence. A runoff election in two months will decide the Republican nominee amid debates over conservatism and scandals.
Why it matters:
- The runoff election could reshape Texas Republican leadership and influence national politics.
- Voters and party members are divided over candidate integrity and conservative credentials.
MNN Take: The event highlighted tensions within the Texas Republican Party as members weigh loyalty, ideology, and candidate controversies ahead of a key election.
Sources: NYTimes US