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John Cornyn: “President Trump wants to make sure that the midterm…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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John Cornyn on facing Ken Paxton | Texas: The Issue Is

Published | Video Starts at 00:59

You know, everything I've seen indicates that while if California's successful in negating the five seats in Texas, that other states like Ohio, maybe Missouri and others will see a gain in Republican seats nationwide. And I know President Trump wants to make sure that the midterm elections, we keep the House. Otherwise it means his agenda is in trouble. Does this not show that Republicans are nervous about the midterms? Well, I think it shows we don't take anything for granted. (00:59–01:09)

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Asserts that President Trump wants to keep the House to avoid trouble for his agenda.

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