Trump Declines Endorsement in Texas Senate GOP Primary

President Donald Trump declined to endorse any candidate in the Republican primary for Texas's U.S. Senate seat, stating on Monday night that he supports all three contenders as the March 3 election approaches.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he had not decided on the race, which he described as having a ways to go. "I like all three of them, actually," he added. "They've all supported me, they're all good and you're supposed to pick one. So we'll see what happens, but I support all three." The comments came after months of overtures from incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, who is seeking a fourth term and had hoped for Trump's backing to bolster his campaign.

Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, faces challenges from state Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, both Republicans. Recent polls indicate Paxton holds a lead among likely GOP primary voters. A late January survey by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston found 38 percent support for Paxton, compared to 31 percent for Cornyn and 17 percent for Hunt, with 12 percent undecided. Another poll by Pulse Decision Science showed Paxton at 36 percent, Cornyn at 27 percent,...