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Jan 17,, 5 tweets, 3 min read
Ahead of the 2022 primaries, former President Donald Trump is throwing his political weight behind more candidates in Texas than any other state so far.

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Trump has endorsed at least 20 candidates across the Lone Star State, with Michigan the next highest state at 14. The endorsements have mostly been limited to incumbents in reliably red districts. houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas…
Trump’s intense focus on Texas is likely linked to its political importance, experts say. Though 2022 is a midterm year, Republicans’ results here will foreshadow the political tides ahead of 2024, when Trump may run for president again. houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas… Image
Notably, atop the ballot, Trump threw his support behind Ken Paxton in the attorney general race. A loyal but scandal-ridden follower of Trump, Paxton faces three high-profile primary challengers. houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas…
Experts say Trump’s endorsements likely won’t make a noticeable difference — 98% of the candidates he’s backing won their 2020 primaries, and most are favored to win again. In the end, the success rate only “makes him look good.” houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas…

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