The nation’s Capitol witnessed an unusual pairing Tuesday night as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attended President Trump’s State of the Union address as the guest of Congressman Troy Nehls.
Paxton, currently locked in a fierce battle for the Republican Senate nomination against Senator John Cornyn and Representative Wesley Hunt, was prominently positioned within the Capitol building. The visit came as early voting is already underway in Texas, setting the stage for a crucial March 3rd primary election.
Nehls wasted no time in publicly backing Paxton, declaring to reporters, “It’s all over. Ken Paxton is going to be your next Senator.” He urged his colleagues to take note, stating Paxton represented “the face of Texas.”
The Congressman further fueled speculation about President Trump’s preference in the Senate race, pointedly questioning the significance of the President’s silence regarding a formal endorsement of the long-serving incumbent, Senator Cornyn.
Adding a surprising twist, Nehls offered a starkly contrasting endorsement during a conversation with reporters, urging Texas Democrats to rally behind Representative Jasmine Crockett in her own primary contest.
Despite the encouragement to vote for Crockett, Nehls delivered a scathing personal attack, dismissing her ideology as “crazy” and predicting a decisive defeat should she advance to the general election. He asserted that Paxton would overwhelmingly defeat her.
“Jasmine Crockett, there’s no room for you in Texas,” Nehls stated emphatically, leaving little doubt about his assessment of her political future within the state.
The exchange highlighted the intense political maneuvering unfolding in Texas as the primary election draws near, with both Republicans and Democrats actively shaping the narrative and vying for voter support.
