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Vogon_Glory

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7. While I am hoping that a Paxton nomination would help a Democratic opponent cross the finish line

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed May 20, 2026, 08:54 AM

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I am afraid that the disengaged and apathetic Texas electorate will do what they’ve done time after time after time for decades and stay home, saving the day for Ken Paxton, even when the Trump-Abbot combo is being particularly blatant about screwing them over.

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Senate Republicans angry and alarmed over Trump's Paxton endorsement [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

What a bunch of mealy-mouthed turds, the MEpublicans. callous taoboy Yesterday #1

9 lives is appropriate since his behavior is much like an alley cat. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #2

They know Talarico stands a much better chance of defeating Paxton in the general election. sop Yesterday #3

"He is 'an ethically challenged individual,' said Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine)" Ray Bruns Yesterday #4

Republican politics: inevitable progression Vogon_Glory Yesterday #5

I know one thing. If Paxton gets into DC the game may be over. Think MAGAt's are bad? Cheezoholic Yesterday #6

Exactly Blue_Roses Yesterday #9

While I am hoping that a Paxton nomination would help a Democratic opponent cross the finish line Vogon_Glory Yesterday #7

What nonsense. Quite obviously they love and revere criminals. travelingthrulife Yesterday #8

I am hopeful but also realistic Dangling0826 Yesterday #10

This makes prefect sense dlk Yesterday #11