The Fix Was Always In

 The only surprise was that the Texas House impeached Paxton in the first place.

Following a secret campaign coordinated by top Trump allies, Texas state senators yesterday acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton of all impeachment charges, allowing him to return to his post.

The sheer surprise of the impeachment was the only reason I thought the Senate might convict.

I freely admit I should have known better.

In a nutshell:

The two senators who voted to convict, Kelly Hancock and Robert Nichols, don't face re-election until 2026.