Paxton's Fundraising Underscores Deep Rift in GOP

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Paxton’s Fundraising Underscores Deep Rift in GOP

May 5, 2026 at 6:13 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 31 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2026/05/05/paxtons-fundraising-underscores-deep-rift-in-gop/

New York Times: “Many of the wealthy donors who bankrolled his political career in Texas have decided to watch from the sidelines during the U.S. Senate race, according to an analysis of state and federal campaign finance data by The New York Times.”

“Several businessmen who spent millions on Mr. Paxton’s campaigns for state attorney general have not given to either his Senate campaign or a political action committee backing his run, including a former top donor who gave far more to Mr. Cornyn.”

“Perhaps most strikingly, the billionaire West Texas oilmen and far-right kingmakers who have long supported Mr. Paxton have spent little on his Senate run.”

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1. The Rich don't bet on a loser,

[LeftInTX]

2. I heard that Cornyn has a huge war chest.

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3. Paxton isn't going to win