Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says he is staying neutral in the upcoming primary for Sen. John Cornyn’s Senate seat, as he considers the incumbent lawmaker and his challenger, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, friends. 

“I’m staying out of the race,” the Texas Republican said, the Washington Examiner on Thursday. 

“Both John and Ken are friends of mine,” Cruz added. “I’ve worked closely with both of them. I respect them both, and I will trust the decision to the voters of Texas.”

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