Change is Necessary, Says Texas AG Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General and candidate for U.S. Senate, Ken Paxton, recently expressed that the current Republican front-runner, Sen. John Cornyn, has been in office long enough and it’s time for a shift. In an interview on Breitbart News Saturday, hosted by Matthew Boyle, Paxton discussed Cornyn’s lengthy political career.

During the conversation, Paxton challenged listeners to recall any significant accomplishments from Cornyn’s tenure. He noted, perhaps surprisingly, that he received silence in response from those he asked throughout Texas.

“Cornyn has been in office since I was in college, and I’m 63 now. That’s over 40 years,” he pointed out. “Now he’s vying for a fifth term, which is unprecedented in Texas history. I’ve spoken to many people across the state, asking, ‘Can anyone name a positive achievement of John Cornyn in his 42 years?’ The answer was always silence—whether I asked one person or a crowd.”

Paxton emphasized that Texas is in a difficult position. “We have one hand tied behind our back. Ted Cruz is shaking. Texas needs a senator who’ll truly advocate for us, not just be another cog in the Washington machine. It’s clear we’re in need of change,” he said, criticizing Cornyn’s record.

He described Cornyn’s history as troubling, citing issues like his stance on President Donald Trump’s border wall, support for amnesty, and contributing to budget deficits.

Paxton stated, “He has frequently backed Joe Biden, including decisions about Afghan refugees coming to Texas without adequate vetting,” adding that Cornyn has shown support for “the strictest gun laws we’ve seen in decades.”

He further critiqued Cornyn’s alignment with Mitch McConnell and the Washington status quo, suggesting that Cornyn is disconnected from the interests of Texans.

When asked about his plans to keep Texas firmly in Republican control if he wins the nomination, Paxton voiced concerns over Democratic candidate James Talarico. He characterized Talarico’s views as extreme and not fitting for Texas.

“Honestly, we need to dig deeper into who Talarico really is, but I have my doubts about Texas being prepared for him. His viewpoints strike me as quite radical. He may present himself as a Christian pastor, but what he’s advocating doesn’t align with Christian values,” Paxton explained, stating his confidence in defeating Talarico in the general election by highlighting these contrasting messages.