Expert analysis: Cornyn ousted as Trump-backed Paxton wins big in Texas political shakeup

Name: Expert analysis: Cornyn ousted as Trump-backed Paxton wins big in Texas political shakeup
Uploaded: 2026-05-27T17:34:25Z
Duration: 5 min 1 s
Description: Political analyst Stephen Caliendo breaks down Ken Paxton’s upset victory over Senator John Cornyn, what it says about Trump’s influence over the GOP, and whether Democrats now have a real shot at flipping control of Congress.

FOX LOCAL Chicago · May 27, 2026 · 5m 1s

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Political analyst Stephen Caliendo breaks down Ken Paxton’s upset victory over Senator John Cornyn, what it says about Trump’s influence over the GOP, and whether Democrats now have a real shot at flipping control of Congress.