Tarrant and Dallas County Republicans have decided to reject John Cornyn, the senior U.S. senator from Texas, as a possible candidate for majority leader of the U.S. Senate.
On Saturday, members of the Tarrant County GOP Executive Committee passed a resolution stating that because Cornyn has sided with Democrats in the past, he would be the wrong fit to lead Republicans in the U.S. Senate.
“John Cornyn, who repeatedly has stood against Republicans and sided with the Democrats pushing omnibus bills that do not benefit Americans, is being considered as a top contender for this role,” reads the resolution.
The resolution continues that the Tarrant County GOP would rather see someone who represents the “America First” agenda in that position.
“BE IT RESOLVED that Tarrant County Republican Party rejects John Cornyn as a possible Majority leader of the United States Senate and encourages Republican US Senators to elect a majority leader that represents President Trump and the America First Agenda, such as Rick Scott and John Kennedy.”
Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French told Texas Scorecard that Republicans are tired of others trying to undermine Trump’s conservative agenda.
“More and more I hear from Republicans that they not only want Trump to succeed but more importantly, don’t want anyone holding up that agenda,” said French. “People are rightly frustrated with some Republicans who have undermined Trump’s agenda in the past.”
On Sunday, the Dallas GOP circulated a letter, signed by Party Chair Allen West, Dallas County GOP precinct chairs, and Executive Director Dee Holley, saying they don’t believe Sen. Cornyn or Sen. John Thune (R-SD) would champion the policies of President-elect Donald Trump.
“The U.S. Senate needs a Majority Leader who is fully committed to conservative principles and who will champion the policies of President Trump. Senators John Cornyn and John Thune have consistently aligned themselves with Democrats and voted for omnibus bills that fail to serve the interests of America and its citizens,” wrote the Dallas GOP. “Their records do not reflect the leadership that the American people desire and deserve. Neither is the right choice for this critical role, because the American people need a leader with a conservative voting record. We urge our Republican Senators to elect a leader such as Rick Scott who embodies the values of President Trump and the America First agenda.”
The third candidate in the race is Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL).
