Paxton gave celebratory remarks last night after decisively defeating incumbent Cornyn in their Republican primary runoff.
Paxton will face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in November.
Paxton thanked his family, campaign staff and, above all, the president for his endorsement, calling it “the most powerful force in politics.” He also took a moment to acknowledge Cornyn’s years of service to the state.
“Tonight we sent a Texas-sized message to Washington,” Paxton declared.
Paxton then pivoted to attacking his general election opponent, whom he described as “the most extreme radical the Democrats have ever nominated.” He referred to Talarico by a string of mocking nicknames — “Tofu Talarico,” “Six-gender Jimmy.” “James Tala-freako” — while hammering him on positions related to gender-affirming care, immigration, energy and religion.
The state attorney general leaned on his record of suing major tech companies and big pharma, touted his role in establishing what he called the country’s first de-transition clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital, and vowed to support Trump’s America First agenda by confirming constitutionalist judges and passing the Save America Act, an elections overhaul bill, in the Senate.
Paxton warned that Texas would be “the radical left’s No. 1 priority” this fall, but declared, “We are not going to let them take it.”