Republican side (5)
Karl Rove Republican → John Cornyn Republican
Other claim · U.S. Senate
The Senate race would be over if Cornyn had defeated Paxton in the primary.
Unclear Speculation about hypothetical outcome; material shows Paxton defeated Cornyn but no factual basis for Rove's claim.
Oct 17 · Source: BizPac Review, Odessa American
Donald Trump Republican → John Cornyn Republican
Attack on an opponent · U.S. Senate
Cornyn and Rove are hurting Texas and the United States.
Unclear Opinion about impact of political figures; material does not settle this.
Oct 16 · Source: Fact sheet
John Cornyn Republican → Ken Paxton Republican
Attack on an opponent · U.S. Senate
Paxton is a poor campaigner and lazy.
Disputed Opinion statement; material reports Cornyn said this but provides no objective basis.
Update Oct 20: Paxton raised $18M in Q3, described as his best quarter, contradicting claim he is poor at fundraising.
Said 2 times since Oct 17 · Source: Fact sheet, BizPac Review, Odessa American
Donald Trump Republican → John Cornyn Republican
Attack on an opponent · U.S. Senate
If Paxton loses, it will be because of Cornyn and Rove.
Backed by a record Prediction; Cornyn has not endorsed Paxton but material does not establish direct causation.
Update Oct 20: Trump posted that if Paxton loses, it will be because of Cornyn and Rove.
Said 3 times since Oct 17 · Source: www.nxsmediawire.com, NEWS10 ABC, The Texas Tribune, The Texas Tribune
Donald Trump Republican → John Cornyn Republican
Attack on an opponent · U.S. Senate
Cornyn and Rove are doing everything possible to make it hard for Paxton to win.
Backed by a record Cornyn has not endorsed Paxton and said he would not move money toward campaign, but material does not confirm all-out effort to undermine.
Update Oct 20: Trump posted on Truth Social that Cornyn and Rove are doing everything possible to make it hard for Paxton to win.
Said 3 times since Oct 17 · Source: www.nxsmediawire.com, NEWS10 ABC, The Texas Tribune, The Texas Tribune