In Dr. Johnson’s day, it was patriotism. Today, it’s ostentatious loyalty to Donald Trump. I’m sure Cornyn would agree.
The result in Texas has to encourage J.D. Vance. His great weakness in 2028 is his obligation to defend unconditionally the entirety of Trump’s record, but it appears today that winning the one-man primary is all it will take to be the nominee in 2028. Fortunately for us, the general election, if there is one, will be another story.