And he's more beatable.

In my little part of Texas red neck land, the praise for all things Paxton is great. They'd all about given up on Cornyn.

Talarico is amazing, and I am hopeful! But I learned a long time ago that disappointment happens in Texas politics. Talarico is the very obvious and best choice, but I live around some really stupid people. Lots of attack ads saying Talarico believes in the six sexes, etc. The ads in generally are really gearing up to try to take Talarico through the mud, and the MAGA's down here will love that.

Let's hope that the few remaining sane Republicans will come through and vote for the sane choice.

As Trump's support slips in many areas, he's endorsing candidates who can be beaten, even in some red states and districts. I think we all need to pay close attention and turn to support Democrats who normally could not win. We could do much better than expected in many places if we focus on that, I believe.

Let's all pay close attention to this growing phenomenon.

For example: Demuth's chances now in the Governor's race in MN are slim to none. She may not even get the GOP endorsement. If Trump endorses the other Republican, Amy will win in a huge landslide. She was always going to win, but Demuth poisoned her own race at the end of the session.

I'm down.

Both as crooked as a dog's hind leg.

Cornyn has been burying Paxton with some really good negative ads

and they just lost the city of Pearland. The residents voted in a democratic mayor for the first time in over 40 years. MAGA leaders were throwing temper tantrums on local social media because their supporters forgot to vote, so I suspect they will be ready for midterms.

If I had to pick, Paxton is the one I'd want to run against, he's very corrupt. Still, we will need to get out the vote. It's no wonder Obama is down here campaigning and we need him. But if anyone can win, it's Talarico. He's an outstanding candidate for us.

Trump is a criminal.
Paxton is a criminal.

Who kissed up more? Whose, shall we say, moral compass is most aligned with trump? To me it was never in question. However, it's a gift to us because the contrast between Talarico and Paxton could not be stronger.

Although polling suggests Talarico would benefit running against Paxton instead of Cornyn.

Seriously, that would be such a gift if he were to beat Cornyn. Not that I'm a Cornyn fan, but apparently he's just not quite crazy enough for Trump so he's out, and they want Paxton, a crooked cheat and adulterer.

Please, Texas. You know we can do better (TALARICO!!)

the orange ass, and all he got was an orange face.

The senate GOP won't be happy about this.

But there's an off chance he's making a mistake here and picking the weaker Gen Election candidate.

I mean sure, if Talarico wins it is. But I don't like to play with fire -- and if Paxton is victorious in November I think we'll regret that we lost another relative institutionalist Republican for a corrupt fire and brimstone MAGA one.

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

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.

— Steve Benen (@stevebenen.com) 2026-05-19T21:04:06.145Z

No surprise. This should help us.

Paxton is a major league asshole with a ton of dirt. Until yesterday, Cornyn was running some very effective attack ads on Paxton. There have been at least two Cornyn ads attacking Paxton for every one Paxton ad. Talarico is a great candidate and we may flip Texas blue

Trump endorsement makes Dem Senate candidate the favorite in deep red state #RawStory

— #TuckFrump (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) 2026-05-19T18:44:22.000Z