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Coverage dated September 20, 2023

Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attacked his Republican rivals and displayed an openness to challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026 while speaking out Wednesday for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges at his impeachment trial.

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  1. The Republic

    Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal (opens The Republic)

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    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attacked his Republican rivals and displayed an openness to challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026 while speaking out Wednesday for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges at his impeachment trial.

  2. Washington Times

    Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn’t rule out U.S. Senate run now that he’s acquitted (opens Washington Times)

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    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attacked his Republican rivals and displayed an openness to challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026 while speaking out Wednesday for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges at his impeachment trial.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attacked his Republican rivals and displayed an openness to challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026 while speaking out Wednesday for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges at his impeachment trial.

  4. News Nation Now

    Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals in first remarks since acquittal (opens News Nation Now)

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    Paxton used pre-recorded interviews to lay into Republicans who drove his impeachment and to assert that his career is far from over.

  5. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges in his impeachment trial.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Ken Paxton hints at running for Senate after Texas acquittal: 'Everything’s on the table' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attacked state conservatives in his first remarks after the Texas Senate acquitted him on charges of corruption and abuse of office, hinting at a potential run to replace Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).

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