Ken’s Last Day At Work

Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties pending outcome of Senate trial

Via @zachdespart and @James_Barragan https://t.co/JPQe8vKM1z

— Brian Lopez (@brianlopeztx) May 27, 2023

For awhile, anyway.

The GOP controlled Texas Legislature has voted to impeach Republican attorney general Ken Paxton. Absolutely shocking. Next to the senate! https://t.co/LGA4x18Ayk

— Rebekah Allen (@rebekahallen) May 27, 2023

Eh, not really. I’d have been surprised if he hadn’t been impeached. “Follow the money” is the soundest political advice there is.

Suspended from office for abject corruption? He’ll be polling at 15% for the GOP presidential nomination by Monday. https://t.co/L1wYpONSxq

— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) May 27, 2023

Rep. defending Ken Paxton warns Republicans in the TX House during impeachment hearing that Trump and Ted Cruz just posted statements in support of Paxton on social media. pic.twitter.com/6Nfa8Wi1qY

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 27, 2023

This day just gets better and better.

Here’s a statement from the House Republicans that represent Collin County, Paxton’s home county, on their support for impeachment: pic.twitter.com/SLaOFFlJY6

— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) May 27, 2023

In case you’re wondering, the full complement of the Texas House is 150. Which means more than 2/3rd voted for impeachment (a majority is all that was necessary). That is a signal the Senate probably won’t ignore.