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NRSC joins Paxton to set up joint fundraising committee
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton established a joint fundraising committee, signaling national Republican support for Paxton despite past controversies. The NRSC previously supported John Cornyn in the primary but now backs Paxton, with Senate leaders like John Thune and Tim Scott endorsing him for the general election.
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