Last week, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn lost his bid to be the chamber’s majority leader. The next day, he announced his intention to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026.
We asked readers if they would support him if the Texas GOP primary election were held today.
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Here is a sampling of the comments we received from our readers after they voted in the survey.
“Cornyn is about to enter the two-year segment of his term when he acts conservatively. As soon as he’s re-elected, he returns to his RINORAD roots.” – William Vanderbrink
“What part of ‘Drain the swamp,’ does he not understand?” – Elissa Harrell
“John Cornyn is no longer aligned with my conservative beliefs and views. I still can’t believe he made it to the second round of voting in the Senate leadership election.” – Gene Klutts
“John Cornyn has been in office a long time with little to show for it. He flips back and forth on issues depending on what looks best for him.” – Beverly Simmang
“John Cornyn has worked hard to enhance the legal and political environment in Texas, as well as the entire United States. For those who may not remember, he has served as Attorney General of the State of Texas, and as a member of the Texas Supreme Court, as well as his current position as one of the most influential members of the United States Senate. He is quiet and personable, but he ‘speaks softly and carries a big stick.’ He deserves our continuing support.” – Rick Salwen
“Texas deserves better than Cornyn.” – David Peters
“Everyone, please, WE all need to show up and vote in the primary. Cornyn needs to go.” – Jeanne Huryn
“John Cornyn has proven himself a RINO and needs to be put to pasture. His Senate buddies know it, and that’s why he lost.” – Steve Sullivan
“I would vote for Sen. Cornyn if he’s the ONLY viable Republican choice in 2026. I don’t know if I would give money to his campaign. His move to the left after being chosen to serve in a leadership position in the Senate has been a great disappointment.” – Linda Simcox
“Texas needs a Senator with some fire in his belly to carry our torch… With Cornyn, I can’t even find any smoke.” – Robert Bruce
“Since he ignored our boos at the Republican convention, let him hear our boos at the polls.” – Herbert Richards
“The problem with Cornyn comes from the GOP open primaries. Without the Democrat support in the primaries, Cornyn would not be a senator from Texas.” – Jane Knappes
“Conyn is not a trustworthy Republican, but a wish-washy swamp rat that needs to be replaced.” – Del Fogg
“We need to pray for a conservative candidate to run against Cornyn. No more RINOs!” – Susan Perry
“John Cornyn has done a fantastic job serving the best interests of Mitch McConnell and the business-as-usual establishment but has taken Texas Citizens for granted.” – Roy Willis
“Praying someone who is actually a conservative steps up to primary Cornyn.” – Patricia Forsythe
“Congress was not intended to be a retirement home. Term limits should be passed!” – Dancis Napier
“John Cornyn could serve as the poster child for why term limits should be mandated.” – Mike Kosa
“This man has sold out Texas and this country more ways than I can even remember.” – Margie McAllister
“Texas needs a change from John Cornyn. He is never on the forefront of conservative issues.” – Gene Glass
“He has lost touch with the ideals and beliefs of the majority of Texans and does not promote the GOP platform in Washington. Cornyn gives lip service to every issue and seeks ways to be ‘bipartisan’–which in Washington means you agree with the Democratic stand on most issues.” – Glenna Speed
“The politician’s refrain, ‘Re-elect me once, I’ll continue to serve you; re-elect me twice, I’ll be your master.’ Except that John Cornyn never served Texas. From the get-go, he showed himself to be a self-serving, swamp-dwelling, deep-state loyalist.” – Jack Boteler
