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AMERICA FIRST Champion Eli Crane ENDORSES Ken Paxton Over RINO Cornyn in Texas Senate Battle

Gary FranchiMarch 13, 2026131 views
AMERICA FIRST Champion Eli Crane ENDORSES Ken Paxton Over RINO Cornyn in Texas Senate Battle
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The battle lines are being drawn in Texas, and America First patriots are rallying behind the right candidate. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), one of the most principled conservative fighters in Congress, has officially endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over establishment incumbent John Cornyn in what's shaping up to be the most important Senate race of 2026.

This endorsement sends a crystal-clear message: the MAGA movement isn't backing down from taking on the Republican establishment, even when it means challenging a sitting senator. Crane's decision to back Paxton over Cornyn represents everything that's right about the America First movement – putting principles over politics and the people over the swamp.

"Ken Paxton has been a warrior for constitutional principles and the rule of law," Crane stated, highlighting Paxton's relentless fights against Biden administration overreach and his unwavering support for President Trump. "Texas deserves a senator who will stand with President Trump's agenda, not someone who caves to the establishment when it matters most."

Cornyn's RINO Record Coming Back to Haunt Him

Let's be honest about what this race really represents. John Cornyn has spent years playing both sides, talking conservative during election season while cutting deals with Democrats when the cameras aren't rolling. Remember his support for gun control measures? His willingness to work with Chuck Schumer on amnesty? Patriots in Texas are fed up with senators who promise America First but deliver swamp as usual.

Paxton, meanwhile, has been in the trenches fighting for conservative values since day one. As Texas Attorney General, he's led the charge against federal overreach, defended election integrity, and stood up to Big Tech censorship. This is exactly the kind of proven fighter we need more of in the Senate.

With Crane's endorsement joining a growing list of America First champions backing Paxton, the momentum is clearly shifting away from the establishment choice. Texas Republicans have a real opportunity here to send a message that the days of settling for RINOs are over.

The question isn't whether Paxton can win – it's whether Texas voters are ready to choose a constitutional conservative over another go-along-to-get-along establishment politician. Based on the enthusiasm we're seeing, Cornyn might want to start updating his résumé.

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ConservativeVoter2024Verifiedjust now
Eli Crane knows what real America First leadership looks like. This endorsement carries weight!
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AmericaFirstMomVerifiedjust now
About time we get some real conservative leadership in Texas! Cornyn has been disappointing conservatives for decades.
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PatriotDad45Verifiedjust now
Cornyn is part of the McConnell establishment machine. Time for fresh blood!
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedjust now
Question - when is the primary election for this race? I want to make sure I'm registered and ready to vote Paxton.
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TexasPatriot88Verifiedjust now
Finally! Cornyn has been a RINO for way too long. Ken Paxton actually fights for conservative values instead of compromising with the swamp.
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LoneStarMomVerifiedjust now
Exactly! Paxton has been fighting the good fight as AG while Cornyn votes with Democrats half the time.
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TrumpTrain2028Verifiedjust now
YES! Ken Paxton has my vote. He's been taking on the deep state for years.
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FreedomFighter76Verifiedjust now
This is huge! Paxton has proven he'll fight the federal overreach while Cornyn just goes along to get along.
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SmallTownTexanVerifiedjust now
Met Eli Crane at a rally last year and he's the real deal. If he's endorsing Paxton, that tells me everything I need to know about this race.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
I've been saying this for years - Cornyn talks conservative during election season then goes to DC and caves to the establishment. We need fighters like Paxton in the Senate.
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BorderDefenderVerifiedjust now
100% agree. Remember how Cornyn voted for that gun control bill? That was the last straw for me.