Bush Supports GOP Fundraising, Excluding Texas AG Ken Paxton

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Former President George W. Bush is actively involved in fundraising efforts for Republicans, yet he excludes supporting Texas AG Ken Paxton. Paxton defeated Bush’s nephew, George P. Bush, in the 2022 Republican primary.

Sen. John Cornyn of Texas held a fundraising event on Monday for the political action committee Maintain the Majority, with George W. Bush as a special guest. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was not included in this event, The New York Times reports.

The Maintain the Majority PAC includes participants like Sen. Dan Sullivan from Alaska, Sen. Susan Collins from Maine, and others. Notable absences from the PAC include Paxton and North Carolina Senate candidates closely aligned with Donald Trump’s policies.

Texas AG Ken Paxton enjoys support from former President Donald Trump and his significant campaign funds. Trump’s political group, MAGA Inc., has over $415 million available according to recent FEC filings.

George W. Bush and John Cornyn’s relationship with Trump-backed candidates remains complex. Karl Rove, Bush’s former advisor, has publicly stated a willingness to vote Democrat in Texas.

Midterm elections and early voting details for Texas indicate heightened political activity. Cornyn’s social media omitted Ken Paxton, signaling continued political tension.

Texas and several other states are marked as closely contested in the latest Fox News Power Rankings for Senate races. Republicans aim to maintain their narrow Senate majority amid an unfavorable midterm historical trend for the party in the White House.

While Cornyn’s fundraising does not extend to Paxton, Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters is confident in Texas’s Republican leanings. Paxton’s past electoral successes in Texas bolster this confidence.

Despite the influx of resources from liberal Californians into Texas, Gruters believes Paxton’s campaign will remain resilient against Democratic challenger James Talarico.

Eric Mack is a breaking news reporter focusing on political developments and government affairs.