John Cornyn: “Be hundreds of millions of dollars spent trying to salvage…”

“I bet the character, character still does matter, and it has to matter. Cornyn argues that baggage could put a traditionally red Senate seat at risk. If Paxton becomes the nominee, there will. Be hundreds of millions of dollars spent trying to salvage the Republican Senate seat in Texas if [Paxton] is the nominee and he may not win. Cornyn believes Hunt won't ultimately win, but could play a major role in forcing. A runoff he can force a runoff because neither one of us will be able to get 50% plus one.” (02:44–02:55)

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