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Will Cornyn take McConnell’s place atop the Senate GOP?

Texas’ senior senator re-embraces Trump as he vies to become the chamber’s top Republican. That won’t come easy.

by Justin Miller, The Texas Observer February 28, 2024November 13, 2024

Texas’ senior senator re-embraces Trump as he vies to become the chamber’s top Republican. That won’t come easy.

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Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas vote to block bill codifying same-sex marriage

The Defense of Marriage Act was advanced in the Senate on Wednesday with the support of 12 Republicans.

by Sanford Nowlin November 17, 2022August 17, 2023

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Some GOP donors said they want gun reforms. Don’t hold your breath waiting for John Cornyn to deliver.

Given both current political realities and Cornyn’s track record, there’s plenty of reason to be skeptical.

by Sanford Nowlin June 6, 2022August 17, 2023

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Sens. Cornyn and Cruz both vote to block a commission to probe the January 6 insurrection

by Sanford Nowlin May 28, 2021August 17, 2023

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Please tell us WTF Ted Cruz was thinking when he decided to sell shirts of himself with a mullet

by Sanford Nowlin March 26, 2021August 17, 2023

Restaurant industry may see financial relief thanks to recently proposed $25 billion recovery fund

by Nina Rangel February 4, 2021August 17, 2023

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Texas’ Ted Cruz, John Cornyn split in Senate vote to overturn Trump’s veto of the $740+ billion annual defense bill

Abby Livingston, The Texas TribuneJanuary 2, 2021August 17, 2023

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Sen. John Cornyn of Texas calls Joe Biden ‘president-elect’ in a tweet then tries to take it back

Sanford NowlinDecember 9, 2020March 22, 2025

National Restaurant Association to Congress: foodservice businesses need financial relief now

Nina RangelDecember 8, 2020May 28, 2025

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Locked in a tough race, Sen. John Cornyn tries to put on a moderate face. Don’t buy it, critics say.

Sanford NowlinOctober 6, 2020July 15, 2025

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From abortion access to immigration, the battle over the open Supreme Court seat will affect Texas for a generation

Abby Livingston, The Texas TribuneSeptember 21, 2020September 19, 2024

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Historic vote to decriminalize marijuana in the House postponed as moderates pump the brakes

Steve Neavling, Detroit Metro TimesSeptember 19, 2020August 17, 2023

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Ted Cruz and John Cornyn indicate support for confirming a new Supreme Court justice before the election

Abby Livingston, The Texas TribuneSeptember 19, 2020August 17, 2023

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As Congress Weighs a New Coronavirus Aid Bill, Will U.S. Citizens From Mixed-Status Families Get Left Out Again?

Julián Aguilar, The Texas TribuneSeptember 10, 2020August 17, 2023

Reaper Madness: Death Actor Returns for an Encore Performance in Bill & Ted Face the Music

Kiko MartinezAugust 28, 2020January 9, 2025

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Now We Get It, Senator Cornyn! Kiss Enough Ass, and One Day You Can Help Your Constituents

Sanford NowlinFebruary 13, 2020September 10, 2024

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John Cornyn Blames Democrats After Being Ripped By Houston Police Chief for Inaction on Violence Against Women Act

Sanford NowlinDecember 11, 2019August 17, 2023

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San Antonio City Council to Vote on Resolution Asking State and Federal Lawmakers to Act on Gun Control. Good Luck With That.

Sanford NowlinAugust 15, 2019August 17, 2023

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Julián Castro Uses Presidential Debate to Make the Case for Trump’s Impeachment

Sanford NowlinAugust 1, 2019August 17, 2023

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John Cornyn Makes the False Claim that Democrats Won’t ‘Join Republicans in Guaranteeing Coverage for Pre-Existing Conditions’

Sanford NowlinJuly 31, 2019August 17, 2023