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#2201
The three no votes on the resolution of the rules for the impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton:@AngelaPaxtonTX @sarah_eckhardt Bob Hall Vote was 25-3 #txlege

 

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  • Chewbacca
    Chewbacca

    Here's a hint - if you vote for someone, you support them.  Whether it's Paxton, Abbott, Trump, Cruz, your vote says you support their actions.

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  • SydneyCarton
    SydneyCarton

    Ah, yes. The “I don’t like this guy, but voting for a a literal criminal into a position of power is better than voting for someone who fights for civil liberties. Because fuck democrats and people wh

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#2202

Hmmm, 11-day trial schedule Ken?  Be weird if anybody got swept up in the Dies y Seis celebrations Mexico after that?  Weird considering who is on Calendars Committee.  I'm sure you'll skate just fine.  Just a very ominous harbinger for your sorry ass.  

#2206
On 6/19/2023 at 8:04 PM, TexEx15 said:
Today I released the following statement:#txlege

 

That's not what the Constitution says, Angela.

 

Sec. 3. IMPARTIAL TRIAL BY SENATE; CONCURRENCE OF TWO-THIRDS REQUIRED. When the Senate is sitting as a Court of Impeachment, the Senators shall be on oath, or affirmation impartially to try the party impeached, and no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of the Senators present.

#2207
11 minutes ago, TexEx15 said:

Senator Paxton must recuse.

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She doesn't have to recuse.

She won't be permitted to vote, no matter what she does.

Rule 31. Conflict. A member of the court who is the spouse of a party to the

 court of impeachment is considered to have a conflict pursuant to

 Article III, Section 22, of the Texas Constitution. Such member of

 the court shall be seated in the court of impeachment pursuant to

 Article 15 of the Texas Constitution. However, such member of the

 court shall not be eligible to vote on any matter, motion, or

 question, or participate in closed sessions or deliberations.

 

 Notwithstanding any other rule, a member of the court who is the

 spouse of a party to the court of impeachment shall be considered

 present and eligible only for the purpose of calculating the number

 of votes required for any and all matters, motions, and questions

 under these rules.

#2208

I get the politics of it all, Angela.  And you can file motions and appeals to process behind the scenes discretely.  But this is very much the part of the movie where you're going to want to go ahead and be quiet.    

#2209
52 minutes ago, YGIFS said:

I get the politics of it all, Angela.  And you can file motions and appeals to process behind the scenes discretely.  But this is very much the part of the movie where you're going to want to go ahead and be quiet.    

But, she has so many words in her head. They have to get out. You need to hear them. 

 

#2210
14 hours ago, YGIFS said:

I get the politics of it all, Angela.  And you can file motions and appeals to process behind the scenes discretely.  But this is very much the part of the movie where you're going to want to go ahead and be quiet.    

I think it maybe a sign they are serious about removing him.  Also, them requiring him to be there in person for the impeachment was a nice little bit.

#2211

Meh. Angela can't vote but it didn't lower the threshold of required votes to convict him. It's the same as if she had pre-voted to acquit.

#2212
Meh. Angela can't vote but it didn't lower the threshold of required votes to convict him. It's the same as if she had pre-voted to acquit.

This. He gets the benefit of her vote.
#2213
1 hour ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

Meh. Angela can't vote but it didn't lower the threshold of required votes to convict him. It's the same as if she had pre-voted to acquit.

No argument there, but if they had allowed her to vote, then they had no intention of him being booted out.

I'm still amazed that he may actually have to get up and testify.

#2214

Any word on Bryan Hughes recusing himself or Patrick acknowledging his “loan” to Paxton?

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#2215
2 hours ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

Meh. Angela can't vote but it didn't lower the threshold of required votes to convict him. It's the same as if she had pre-voted to acquit.

Right, I was reading that rule and wondered what the point of recusal is in this type of situation. JFC 

#2218

This guy, am I right?

NEW: Documents show the Texas attorney general's office attempted an end-run around comptroller to pay Attorney General Ken Paxton despite his impeachment. #txlegehttps://t.co/3MFQHNxO85

 

#2221
1 hour ago, Sawbonz said:

DMN article is paywalled How did they think they would be able to get him paid?

They are dumb people

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#2222
I'm not clear why this rule for @KenPaxtonTX's trial isn't discussed more. The Constitution says the Senate is voting only on "removal," not requiring proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The trial only decides whether Texas is better served without Paxton, not absolute guilt. The…

 

 

#2223

LULZ the grassroots are freaking out and starting to eat their own. Follow the thread, bring popcorn and beer.

 

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#2224

His body man brought some interesting news to light.  Probably so he can the fuck away from Ken’s body.  

#2225
hmmmmm looks like Texas taxpayers footed the bill for Ken Paxton's real estate buying spree. He traveled w/ a state police security detail to a Maui resort town at a taxpayer cost of $18k, then a few months later his "blind" trust bought a $400k property there #txlege https://t.co/esSz8FFnR7

 

#2228
1 hour ago, tx 3 putt said:

Why does dick head need a security detail to travel to fucking Hawaii ?

Nobody there is going to know who he is, or if a random Texan stumbles across him, is not going to fucking care one bit.

#2229
7 hours ago, atomheartbevo said:

Nobody there is going to know who he is, or if a random Texan stumbles across him, is not going to fucking care one bit.

I'd try to do that thing where I pretend (wink) to be drunk and turn to talk to him standing at a urinal and piss all over his shoes. If I could get the urinal on the right he'd never see it coming. 

#2230
Nobody there is going to know who he is, or if a random Texan stumbles across him, is not going to fucking care one bit.

Gotta watch out for process servers.
#2233
400k property in Hawaii. He buy a studio?
To go along with his what....3 houses in Texas? Not bad on his salary. He must have a really solid financial advisor [emoji849]
#2235
2 hours ago, StassneyHorn said:

400k property in Hawaii. He buy a studio?

probably bought it from one donor for $400K so he could sell it to a different donor for $800K. The Rick Perry plan.  

#2236
Texas AG Paxton traveled to China in a secretive trip including meetings with government officials and did so against the advice of his staff who expressed worry over potential Chinese Communist Party influence, per @FoxNews https://t.co/kIMVATe0Dc #TxLege

 

#2238
10 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

WTF ???

Paxton is MAGA.  You know, the people who scream all day long about the Chicoms and whatnot.

Wait, have you not read my pamphlet, "Every Accusation is a Confession: the GQP Way?"  I could have sworn you were on my mailing list.

#2239

Well, that should put the nail in the coffin.

This greedy bastard just can't resist a grift.

#2240
2 minutes ago, pacman said:

Well, that should put the nail in the coffin.

This greedy bastard just can't resist a grift.

Wait....you think this will actually matter in MAGA-world?  You're adorable.

#2243
2 hours ago, Biff Tannen said:

Didn’t have this one on my bingo card. Even for Paxton this is like, whoa. 

"Why did Paxton cover up his trip to China?  Isn't that the kind of stuff Hunter does?"

#2244

Y'all read that article? He went with a group of AGs from around the country. Don't know why a group of AGs need to go to China... but singling out Paxton for it seems a bit disingenuous. 

However, if we want to get to where even a whiff of impropriety means you are out of public office, I'd be ok with that too.

#2245
20 minutes ago, FirstTimeCaller said:

Y'all read that article? He went with a group of AGs from around the country. Don't know why a group of AGs need to go to China... but singling out Paxton for it seems a bit disingenuous. 

However, if we want to get to where even a whiff of impropriety means you are out of public office, I'd be ok with that too.

Yeah, it was a larger crooked boondoggle.  Both dem and repub AGs went on it.

The fucking naked corruption we don't just allow, but encourage and reward, is super-shitty.

#2246
3 hours ago, Brisketexan said:

Wait....you think this will actually matter in MAGA-world?  You're adorable.

Insert polling data showing Paxton and Trump's constituents are MORE likely to vote for him after indictment here.

#2247
2 hours ago, FirstTimeCaller said:

Y'all read that article? He went with a group of AGs from around the country. Don't know why a group of AGs need to go to China... but singling out Paxton for it seems a bit disingenuous. 

However, if we want to get to where even a whiff of impropriety means you are out of public office, I'd be ok with that too.

Ok. Hang ‘em all then.  No sweat off my sack. 

#2248
New: In a late-night statement, Paxton lawyer Tony Buzbee says Paxton refuses to testify in his Senate impeachment trial“Paxton will not dignify the illegal House action by testifying” #txlege

 

#2249
1 minute ago, TexEx15 said:
New: In a late-night statement, Paxton lawyer Tony Buzbee says Paxton refuses to testify in his Senate impeachment trial“Paxton will not dignify the illegal House action by testifying” #txlege

 

Nor incriminate himself because the Feds are coming. 

#2250

This GOP on GOP porn is getting pretty hot.  They can still try him in the Senate in absentia, No?  
 

they’ll be a lot friendlier to him over there.  Wonder what he’s so worried about.  Most of the evidence from AAG is out there already.  He can always plead the fifth on something personal.  Almost as is he’s worried about questions about certain real estate dealings being asked of him. Again, he can plead the fifth.  
 

While we oscillate as Americans as use Of that right sorta making one look guilty and sorta asserting a reasonable defensive right enshrined just below guns and soldiers crashing on your sofa…………some of his former colleagues 100% view it as a tacit admission of guilt, without reproach. All that’s left to their minds to do is wonder whom or what he’ll be giving up that moment after he knows he’s fucked.  
 

 

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