| − | Although somewhat conservative in his first term,<ref>In 2006, ''The National Journal'' ranked Cornyn as the fourth most conservative Senator. [http://nationaljournal.com/voteratings/sen/lib_cons.htm?o1=con_composite&o2=desc]</ref> Cornyn today is believed to be largely controlled by Republican Party moderates and liberals. However, his voting record indicates that he and his colleague from [[Texas]], [[Ted Cruz]] (who is by no means considered a RINO), tend to vote the same way. | + | Although somewhat conservative in his first term,<ref>In 2006, ''The National Journal'' ranked Cornyn as the fourth most conservative Senator. [http://nationaljournal.com/voteratings/sen/lib_cons.htm?o1=con_composite&o2=desc]</ref> Cornyn today is believed to be largely controlled by Republican Party moderates and liberals. However, his voting record indicates that he and his colleague from [[Texas]], [[Ted Cruz]], tend to vote the same way. |