{"politician":{"name":"John Cornyn","slug":"john-cornyn-c001056"},"exportedAt":"2026-07-26T07:48:13.611Z","confidenceRule":"latest-matching-assessment, else max-assessment-confidence, else 0","promises":[{"id":"cmrpjpfwv00nurbtrwmku3uy2","text":"Continue working to improve and strengthen critical U.S. supply chains, which he ties to the economy and national security.","topic":"Economy / National Security","status":"NOT_YET_RATED","significance":2,"sources":"https://herald-zeitung.com/news/incumbent-republican-senator-john-cornyn-to-run-for-reelection-in-2026-race/article_457483cc-9607-4181-822b-f75330307f21.html","latestAssessment":"","assessmentConfidence":"","resolvedConfidence":0,"weight":0,"assessments":[],"createdAt":"2026-07-17T23:04:47.311Z"},{"id":"cmrpjpevr00nirbtrk3rxap9w","text":"After losing the 2026 Republican primary runoff to Ken Paxton, support the Republican ticket — including nominee Paxton — in the November general election.","topic":"Party Politics / 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