The Ken Paxton Saga Continues As He Drops Whistleblower Lawsuit
Ken Paxton's corruption is a call to action for Texans to demand accountability.
On Thursday, Ken Paxton announced his agency will stop fighting a whistleblower lawsuit. This came after the Texas Supreme Court ruled that Paxton, his top deputy, chief of staff, and a senior advisor must answer questions under oath about what led to the 2020 firings of the whistleblowers.
If forced to testify under oath, he would have to admit that he broke the law.
In a scathing statement, Representative Andrew Murr (R), who led the investigation and impeachment, says Paxton has “admitted to what many in the Texas House have known in our hearts to be true: he flagrantly broke the law” and is trying to “dodge” having to testify under oath.
Every single State Senator who failed to vote to impeach him now looks like a complete moron. Everyone knew Paxton was corrupt. It was made clear in the impeachment trial. But Dan Patrick had to ensure a $3 million donation was earned. Now, Paxton has thrown them all under the bus.
But, at least Paxton is “owning the libs.” Right?
What has our corrupt AG been up to lately?
News this week dropped that he spent $2.3 million on attorney fees for the impeachment trial. That’s a lot of money to keep a job that pays $150,000 annually.
He’s suing Pfizer, stating they created a false sense of durability and sustained protection from the virus while withholding data from the consuming public that showed waning efficacy. From the San Antonio Express-News, “Why Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against Pfizer is ludicrous.” (It’s based on conspiracy theories.)
Also floating around now: Ken Paxton bought multiple homes in a blind trust and never disclosed them. He owns ten properties valued at well over $6 million. He and his wife make $160k a year together.
Paxton also has his hands all over the border and is still tarnished by the incident with Kate Cox.
Ken Paxton is a sophisticated criminal who thinks he’s above the law. Unsurprisingly, his outrageous behavior has only escalated since Tim Dunn bought his acquittal.
Ken Paxton is the consequence of unchecked Republican corruption for too many years.
Sixteen Republicans knew Paxton was corrupt and acquitted him anyway because of money over principle and power over integrity. (Five of the crooked sixteen who acquitted Paxton are up for re-election, plus Paxton’s wife, Angela.)
The situation surrounding Paxton signifies a systemic failure where political loyalty and financial backing outweighed legal and ethical standards. These Senator’s inability to hold Paxton accountable during the impeachment trial undermines the integrity of public offices.
The upcoming elections present an opportunity for Texans to use their voice in their disapproval of such Republican corruption. Voting out these Senators would be a step towards restoring faith in the political system and ensuring that elected officials truly represent the best interests of their constituents.
The case of Ken Paxton serves as a stark reminder that the health of our democratic institutions depends on the involvement of both the voters and elected officials. The future of Texas hinges on the actions we take today and tomorrow.
If you aren’t involved in something, it’s long past time.
Get involved somehow. Your local party is always looking for more precinct chairs. If your local part isn’t the right fit for you, there are lots of organizations in your community looking for volunteers to make phone calls, write letters, and block walks. There are also a ton of candidates in Texas right now who need volunteers for their campaign. Donate if you can afford it.
Even if there aren’t any groups around you, you can always do your part by talking to your friends and family about the importance of voting.
2024 has to be a big year. There’s too much at stake. We might not be able to vote out Ken Paxton this year, but we can vote out the legislators who support him. Make a plan in November and make a plan in March.
Important 2024 primary election days:
January 1, 2024: First day to apply for a ballot by mail.
February 5, 2024: Last Day to Register to Vote.
February 20, 204: First Day of Early Voting.
February 23, 2024: Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail.
March 1, 2024: Last Day of Early Voting.
March 5, 2024: Election Day!
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Thanks again for a very informative article and for urging readers to get involved in ensuring that Democratic supporters vote in the primary and general elections this year. It is good to strategize in Facebook groups, where we interact with like minded people. However, it is important to get involved with the county Democratic Party to build relationships with like minded voters in your precinct as Precinct Chair or Precinct Coordinator. I am Precinct Coordinator of my Precinct and it is so inspiring to interact with a lot of dedicated volunteers in the Bexar County Democratic Party and then interact with Democrat voters in my precinct. If one doesn’t want to go this route then sign up for Reach app with Texas Blue Action Network, which will help you with relationship based campaigning when you follow up with your own like minded friends and family members to make sure that they are registered to vote, have signed up for mail in ballot if eligible, have a plan to vote and do vote.
I am running as a Democrat for TX State Representative in House District 121, which primarily covers North Central and North Eastern San Antonio. In this district, out of 78 precincts, about 38 have no Democratic Precinct Chairs or Coordinators. President Biden lost this district to Trump only by 2 points. This district and Texas can be flipped if Democrats fill up such vacancies across the state and start building relationships with Democratic voters. Thoughts?
using the most tortured reasoning....he has committed a 'Scalia'
what's remarkable is that he knows the word 'bohemian'
TM: "Paxton’s injunction filing is riddled with misinterpretations—oblivious or intentional, who’s to say?—of the stated religious beliefs and practices of a quarter of Texans, including the governor. Take, for example, the attorney general’s further attempt to debunk Annunciation House’s free exercise claim: “Annunciation House’s members appear to subscribe to a more Bohemian set of ‘seven commandments,’ including commandments to ‘visit’ people when ‘incarcerated’ and ‘care [for them] when they’re sick.’ ”