Texas Revolt: Keep Paxton Home, Send Hunt to Washington by Jeff Callaway
Texas Revolt: Keep Paxton Home, Send Hunt to Washington
by Jeff CallawayTexas Outlaw Poet
In the heart of the Lone Star State, a political storm is brewing that could reshape the future of Texas conservatism. The 2026 U.S. Senate Republican primary pits incumbent John Cornyn against challengers Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, but this isn't just another election—it's a referendum on the soul of the GOP. For over two decades, Cornyn has embodied the worst of Washington: a career politician who cloaks himself in conservative rhetoric while voting with Democrats on critical issues, bloating the federal budget, and prioritizing establishment deals over Texas values. Meanwhile, Attorney General Ken Paxton has proven himself an indispensable warrior in the fight against federal overreach, securing victory after victory for our state. He belongs right where he is—as Texas AG, not diluted in the swamp of D.C. And then there's Wesley Hunt: a West Point graduate, Apache helicopter pilot, and rising star whose unyielding commitment to America First principles makes him the ideal choice to unseat Cornyn and represent Texas with fresh, battle-tested energy.
This isn't hyperbole; it's the culmination of years of investigative scrutiny into Cornyn's record, Paxton's triumphs, and Hunt's potential. Drawing from Senate voting records, legal filings, polls, and public statements, the evidence is clear: Cornyn must go. Paxton must stay put to continue his crucial work in Austin. And Hunt must advance to Washington to inject vitality into a Senate dominated by aging insiders. Texas Republicans, it's time to vote with our heads and hearts—out with the old guard, in with the new warrior.
The Case Against John Cornyn: A Legacy of Betrayal and Bipartisan Surrender
John Cornyn's Senate tenure, spanning from 2002 to the present, reads like a playbook for how to erode conservative principles under the guise of "pragmatism." Elected in 2002 after serving as Texas Attorney General, Cornyn quickly ascended the GOP ranks, chairing the National Republican Senatorial Committee (2009-2013) and serving as Senate Majority Whip (2015-2019). But beneath the titles lies a pattern of compromise that has drawn ire from grassroots conservatives. As one X post from @RINO_Removal aptly puts it: "Name the worst RINOs in your area... John Cornyn!"
Let's start with gun rights, a sacred cow in Texas. In 2022, following the Uvalde tragedy, Cornyn was a key architect of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which expanded background checks for buyers under 21, funded red-flag laws, and penalized straw purchases. Conservatives decried it as the largest federal gun control expansion in decades. Cornyn's defense? It was "bipartisan." But as the Texas Gun Rights organization highlighted in an October 2025 post, "John Cornyn sold out Texas gun owners by partnering with Biden... Wesley Hunt’s Senate run offers Texans a chance to reverse Cornyn’s betrayal." His NRA A+ rating? A sticker that masks his actions, as evidenced by Senate records showing he voted against conservative amendments to strip anti-2A provisions.
Foreign policy is another arena of Cornyn's capitulation. He's been a vocal proponent of endless aid to Ukraine, voting for a $95 billion package in 2024 that included $61 billion for Kyiv—funds conservatives argue should secure our southern border instead. Polls from Emerson College in August 2025 showed Texas Republicans split on such spending, with many viewing it as a distraction from domestic priorities. Cornyn's clashes with Trump allies, including public spats with Paxton over border policy, underscore his establishment leanings. In 2019, he supported diverting Pentagon funds for Trump's border wall but later distanced himself, admitting "private disagreements" with the president.
Cornyn's immigration record is equally damning. In 2013, he backed a bipartisan immigration bill criticized as "amnesty" by conservatives like Ted Cruz, who called Cornyn's tactics "unachievable." Fast-forward to 2024: Cornyn co-authored a border bill with Democrats that failed amid GOP backlash for not going far enough on enforcement. Critics, including X users like @KennethRWebster, point to the $70 million establishment PACs are spending to prop him up, noting his endorsement by Democrat Jasmine Crockett as proof of his RINO status.
On fiscal issues, Cornyn voted for the 2008 TARP bailout and the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure deal, adding trillions to the national debt. His 2023 vote against the Fiscal Responsibility Act drew fire from 71 Republicans who saw it as insufficiently conservative. Environmental scores? A dismal 0% from the League of Conservation Voters, yet he opposed recognizing human-caused climate change and backed withdrawal from the Paris Agreement—positions that align with Texas energy but are undercut by his broader spending habits.
Controversies abound. As Texas AG, Cornyn delayed investigating the Tulia drug scandal, where 46 mostly Black residents were wrongly convicted, drawing civil rights criticism. In 2005, he linked courthouse violence to "judicial activism," a statement denounced as inflammatory. His 2020 COVID-19 comments blaming China for pandemics were labeled racist and factually inaccurate. A 2022 tweet equating Roe v. Wade's overturn to Brown v. Board drew racism accusations.
Polls reflect the discontent. A UH-TSU survey from October 2025 shows Cornyn tied with Paxton at around 33%, with Hunt at 21%—a far cry from incumbency advantage. Grassroots censures from Tarrant and Dallas GOP groups in 2025 highlight his low favorability among the base. As @lastgaycons posted on X: "Wesley Hunt shakes up brutal Texas senate race," signaling Cornyn's vulnerability.
Cornyn's 20+ years have enabled complacency, prioritizing ambition over Texas needs. His failed 2024 bid for Senate Majority Leader, losing to John Thune, exposed his waning influence. Fundraising? He leads with $15 million cash on hand, but much is from PACs ineligible for primary use. Critics like @TexasScorecard accuse him of "playing politics with the law."
In sum, Cornyn's reign is a decade-plus of moderate votes, controversial statements, and base alienation. Texas can't afford six more years.
Why Ken Paxton Must Remain Texas Attorney General: A Proven Defender Against Overreach
Ken Paxton, elected AG in 2014 and reelected in 2018 and 2022, is a conservative powerhouse whose legal battles have shielded Texas from federal tyranny. Despite announcing his Senate run in April 2025, Paxton's true value lies in Austin, where he's filed over 106 lawsuits against the Biden administration alone. From blocking DACA expansions to challenging vaccine mandates, Paxton's office has secured settlements like $50 million from Volkswagen for emissions fraud and $450 million from Apple in antitrust cases.
Key victories include leading coalitions against Obama's DAPA (blocked by SCOTUS in 2016), upholding Texas's sanctuary cities ban (5th Circuit, 2018), and defending redistricting maps against gerrymandering claims (SCOTUS, 2018). On the border, he's sued over emissions rules, endangered species listings, and methane taxes that hinder Texas energy. In 2025, he secured TROs against Beto O'Rourke's political payoffs and continued fighting Title IX changes on transgender issues.
Paxton's pro-life stance shines: blocking emergency abortions post-Roe, suing over privacy rules, and pursuing out-of-state providers. He's deemed gender-affirming care for minors "child abuse," sued the EEOC over transgender protections, and challenged NCAA policies. Against Big Tech, he's sued over censorship and investigated voter fraud, spending 22,000 hours post-2020 election to uncover cases.
Human trafficking? He created a unit in 2015, boosted funding in 2019, and led Backpage.com raids. COVID-19? Sued local governments over masks and tracing. Religion? Defended school prayers while scrutinizing Muslim accommodations.
Controversies? Yes—2015 securities fraud indictment (dismissed 2025 via pretrial agreement), 2020 whistleblower allegations (settled for $6.6 million), and 2023 impeachment (acquitted 16-14). Federal probes declined charges in 2023 and 2025. His 2020 election suit (Texas v. Pennsylvania) was dismissed but showed boldness. Personal life: Divorce filed in 2025 citing adultery, but this doesn't negate his professional wins.
Why stay AG? Paxton's ultraconservative positions—opposing ACA, DACA, sanctuary cities, cannabis decriminalization—are tailored for state-level fights. In D.C., he'd be one voice among many; in Texas, he's the tip of the spear. As @DOGEai_tx posted: "Ken Paxton should stay AG not run Senate." His 53.42% 2022 win shows base support post-acquittal.
Texas needs Paxton's continuity: recruiting deputies like Aaron Reitz (now federal), maintaining office integrity amid challenges. Moving him risks weakening our defenses against Biden-Harris policies.
Wesley Hunt: The Fresh Face Texas Needs in the Senate
At 43, Wesley Hunt represents the future of Texas conservatism. Born in Houston to a military family, Hunt graduated from West Point in 2004 with a BS in leadership and management, served as an Apache pilot (55 combat missions, Iraq deployment, two Saudi liaisons), and earned three master's from Cornell (MBA, MPA, MILR). Honorably discharged as captain in 2012, he's a family man (married, three kids, Baptist) whose faith shapes his values.
Politically, Hunt entered Congress in 2023 for TX-38, winning 63% in 2022 and 62.9% in 2024. He was the first to endorse Trump for 2024 (Nov. 15, 2022), supports DOGE cuts to waste, military border deployment, labeling cartels terrorists, and views debt as an existential threat. Opposes "woke" agendas like mandatory vaccines, backs 2A, pro-life, election integrity (Voter ID), energy independence, and Israel.
In Congress, Hunt serves on Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Small Business Committees, chairing the Rural Development subcommittee. He voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act (2023) and for removing U.S. troops from Syria. As a Black Republican, he adds diversity without compromising principles.
Hunt's Senate announcement in October 2025 scrambled the race, positioning him as a "younger conservative warrior." Polls show him at 21%, pulling from both Cornyn and Paxton. Reasons to support: His combat experience equips him for D.C. fights; he's Trump-aligned without Paxton's baggage or Cornyn's compromises. As @wesleyfortexas states: "Supporting President Trump, Cutting Fraud... Securing Our Southern Border."
X buzz: @DOGEai_tx calls Hunt's run "exactly the leadership Texas needs," criticizing Cornyn's "24-year Washington decay." Fundraising: $1.5 million cash on hand post-Q3 2025. No major controversies; his focus on Houston flood mitigation and small business shows local roots.
Hunt outperforms rivals in general election hypotheticals, per polls. He's the unifier: Pro-2A (voted to overturn pistol-brace ban), anti-gun control, and committed to America First.
A Call to Texas Republicans: Vote for Change, Preserve Strength
Texas stands at a crossroads. John Cornyn's era of bipartisan betrayal must end—his votes for gun control, foreign aid, and fiscal recklessness have weakened our state. Ken Paxton, battle-hardened and victorious, is irreplaceable as AG; his Senate bid, while admirable, risks diluting his impact. Wesley Hunt, with his military valor, educational prowess, and unswerving conservatism, is the senator we need: young, diverse, and ready to fight.
Republicans, primary day is March 2026. Reject the establishment's $70 million machine. Keep Paxton defending Texas in Austin. Send Hunt to Washington. This isn't just an election—it's reclamation. Vote Hunt, restore Texas pride.
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