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John Cornyn: “We haven't elected a statewide Democrat since 1994.”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 04:06

You've touched on this, but if you could elaborate a little bit, what's at stake, do you believe, for Republicans if Texas Republicans get this nomination wrong? Well, it could mean that not only that the Senate seat would be in jeopardy and We haven't elected a statewide Democrat since 1994. So this would be a, a terrible blow. And I've worked most of my adult life to try to help build the Republican Party and this would be the first step, first crack in the, in our armor, so to speak. (04:06–04:11)

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Asserts that Texas has not elected a statewide Democrat since 1994.

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