John Cornyn Archives

Cockburn’s Diary

For Trump and Ilhan, Washington pays

Plus: The Ken Paxton tipline

Cockburn

The idea that Donald Trump will parachute Ken Paxton out of the primary race entirely by giving him a role in Washington is growing

Ben Domenech

Plus: Our newest ‘alpha male’ ambassador

Cockburn

The South Dakotan is a longtime member of the Republican establishment

Ben Domenech

Campaign 2024

In this hurry to usher in the age of Kamalot, the left has forgotten all about Biden

Grace Curley

Politics
April 3, 2024
The next Senate GOP leader won’t be super-rich. That’s a good thing
Johns Cornyn and Thune represent not just a generational shift, but a shift in the nature of the leadership
Ben Domenech
Thunderdome
February 29, 2024
Mitch McConnell and the party of Trump
The Old Crow as the last fusionist
Ben Domenech
Campaign 2024
February 28, 2024
Who will replace Mitch McConnell?
Here are the elements at play
Ben Domenech
Politics
August 30, 2023
McConnell can resign without leaving the Senate
This moment presents a challenge for the GOP, an effort that is larger than just one man
Ben Domenech
Cockburn’s Diary
April 14, 2023
Welcome back, Cocaine Mitch!
Plus: Down with Dulles
Cockburn
Politics
April 13, 2023
Sources: GOP senators preparing for McConnell retirement
The Senate Minority Leader had a serious fall last month
Cockburn
Culture
July 11, 2022
Bad-faith readings are damaging our discourse
No, a rep didn’t say she would kill her grandchildren to protect her guns
Grayson Quay