Final approval for redistricting in Texas may have already been given, but questions about the legitimacy of Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) comments decrying the actions of Democrats as a dereliction of constitutional duties continue to underscore glaring hypocrisies. You may remember that Cornyn previously backed the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the very official who spearheaded the forceful legal measures against Texas’ runaway Democrats.
Cornyn’s Contradictions Laid Bare
Cornyn’s condemnation of the Democrats for abdicating their duties “for far too long,” exposed his own track record of decisions that have alienated President Trump’s base. This includes his votes to confirm Biden-era nominees tied to polarizing DEI efforts and open border failures. Cornyn voted to confirm Merrick Garland as Attorney General on March 10, 2021, overseeing a DOJ criticized for politicized pursuits, including arrests of President Trump. Cornyn also voted to confirm Antony Blinken as Secretary of State with virtually no pushback, prompting headlines such as “Texas Sen. John Cornyn expresses confidence in Secretary of State Blinken.” Blinken’s tenure was marked by foreign policy nightmares like the Afghanistan withdrawal and an exacerbating border crisis.
Additionally, Cornyn supported Pete Buttigieg for Secretary of Transportation despite concerns over Buttigieg’s lack of experience and diversity-centric policies. Cornyn likewise backed Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense, which led to a Pentagon focused on advancing DEI quotas.
Tough Talk Rings Hollow as Paxton Acts
While Senator John Cornyn delivered empty tough talk against runaway Texas House Democrats, Texas AG Ken Paxton delivered real results, filing a historic lawsuit to drag the deserters into court and vacate their seats after they blew past the deadline. The disturbing irony isn’t lost on Texans. Cornyn actively championed impeaching and ousting Paxton just two years ago, the very AG who stood as the sole enforcer against Democrats leading to a completion of the legislative objective.
Crockett’s Mockery Echoes Cornyn’s Past Attacks
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) seized on Paxton’s impeachment history to deride his push for Democrats to return, saying, “Ken Paxton wants to arrest Democrats for fleeing…but where was he when he ran from the law?” Both Cornyn and Crockett are attempting to portray Paxton as corrupt and unfit for office, with Cornyn deeming the impeachment probe “just the tip of the iceberg.” Should a Republican have such striking alignment with a radical Democrat? Cornyn and Crockett appear as two sides of the same anti-MAGA coin. Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that Crockett’s Texas 30th District, a Democrat stronghold in Dallas, now stands vulnerable under the new district maps.
John Cornyn’s ongoing charade is confusing some Texas voters and angering others. Texas voters must demand leaders who deliver, not deceive.
