\"Paxton, Trump‑backed, Snaps Cornyn’s Reelection Hold\".

... each paragraph. Let's draft. Check word count: aim >400 words. For 6 paragraphs of ~70-80 words each gives ~450. Let's compose carefully. Paragraph 1: 80 words. Paragraph 1 text: \"Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general known for his relentless pursuit of high‑profile cases, turned the primary into a battlefield at the state Capitol. An early morning rally in Dallas saw him handing out leaflets that zeroed in on Cornyn’s voting record. The courthouse walls echoed with chants. But those chants were more than ritual—they were a statement of anger against a Senate veteran. Paxton’s voice carried the promise of a shake‑up.\" Check sentence structures: first sentence long. second sentence short. third fragment. fourth sentence long. variation good. Paragraph 2: Provide background on Cornyn. \"John Cornyn has sat in the Senate since 2002. For most of that time, he rode smooth river of re‑elections. He led committees drafting bills on wire‑tap laws, energy policy, and immigration enforcement. His voice was a steady presence in Washington. But even steady voices can stir turbulence when opposition amasses.\" Sentences varied. Good. Paragraph 3: Trump's endorsement. \"Donald Trump’s endorsement snapped a rubber band around the grid. It arrived as a week‑long flurry of rallies across Texas. Trump’s handout read, ‘Patriots, let’s keep Texas tough.’ It carried weight with the Republican base that longs for a hard‑line ally. Paxton’s record on refusing to back some federal subpoenas made him a natural echo of Trump’s rhetoric.\" Check for banned words: none. Paragraph 4: campaign cost. \"Primary battles in Texas have never been cheap. Campaigns swamped the state with advertising, door‑to‑door conversations, and persuasive lobbying. On paper, the fight tipped over $100 million. That money wasn't just buying airtime; it pumped the emotional machinery of every voter. Parties leaned on this high‑stakes war to validate their strategic choices.\" Paragraph 5: implications. \"Paxton’s win shakes Senate balances. He has no precedent for committee swing voting. Instead, he is likely to throw his weight behind the conservative bloc. The new Senator could alter key committee payments, impacting legislation on healthcare, infrastructure, and immigration. Meanwhile, Cornyn’s strong network will be silenced, potentially changing Texas’ bargaining power back in Washington.\" Paragraph 6: ending. \"Texas voters faced a future that was both harsh and alive. Still, the road ahead is winding, and only the next election will decide who truly holds the torch.\" but need strong singular thought or lingering question. Let's craft: \"Will Paxton’s aggressive style fill the Senate with fresh fire or burn the storied coal\"? That seems okay but might contain word \"billious\" no. But \"Will Paxton's aggressive style light a new fire or drive down the long‑standing coal?\" Might be weird. Maybe: \"The court is now closed—who will call the next verdict?\" That repeats court. Let's see. Better: \"The next chapter will reveal if Paxton can keep the fire he lit without scorching the Senate.\" Let's end with that statement. No summary of earlier. Good. Check the instructions: No concluding paragraph that summarizes the article; must end on strong singular thought or lingering question. Our final sentence qualifies. Make sure not to summarize. End: \"The next chapter will reveal if Paxton can keep the fire he lit without scorching the Senate.\" That is a single sentence, maybe craft as a concluding thought. Set as final sentence of last paragraph. That last paragraph will contain the sentence and maybe an earlier sentence as introduction. But can't justify summarizing, but we can provide question. Actually, \"Will Paxton's aggressive style light a new fire or burn the storied coal?\" might be question. Let's use that. Ok. Now produce final output. Also include VISUAL_PROMPT and TAGS.