Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas, is under a federal investigation and would love a presidential pardon. His lawsuit is just more performative leg humping by someone desperate to curry favor with President Trump.
Going to have to share this article and get unfriended by some conspiracy bro’s. Frankly, I’m gonna keep a few pounds of popcorn on hand so that I can sit and watch the political gaffe-ridden follies of the next two to four years.
Suppose that the Left succeeds in eliminating the electoral college: The popular vote now wins the day. In a couple of mega states Democrat controlled legislatures decide to let every vote count regardless of its pedigree - "just get 'em in and we'll count 'em. Don't worry about postmarks, signatures, ID cards and the like. Harvesters are welcome here." Meanwhile, Georgia, like Florida and others has cleaned up their act voting wise. At what point do you become disenfranchised when California and New York submit 55,000,000 votes combined with 80% going to the candidate that lost by a big margin in Georgia and Florida? The problem with your argument, Erick, is that our republic will only work when all the states play by more or less the same rules. The other problem is that it is a constitutional issue that SCOTUS was asked to decide and that is the way they will look upon it. The Constitution is pretty clear on this: ONLY the state legislature can make the rules affecting federal elections. In each of the four states sued, including yours, other entities made or changed the rules.
I am so embarrassed at the antics of my state AG Ken Paxton who is from neighboring Collin County here in the DFW metroplex. It seems like metal shavings are attracted to magnets so dishonest creeps are attracted to bigger dishonest creeps. As I watch multitudes of fellow believers swallowing this bilge hook, line and sinker I am on the verge of despair. I can't ever remember being this frustrated over both politics and the state of the Evangelical Church. All I can do is watch, pray and make sure the logs are removed from own eye.
For over 200 years, this Nation has peacefully (well, except for that little skirmish in 1861-1865) seen the transition of power from one political party to another. Now, because of Trump’s inability to accept the reality that he lost and a Republican Party too cowardly to tell a delusional president that he lost, we are entering a period when no candidate for public office will accept a loss. If the candidate loses, the election must be fixed. To be sure, Trump is not the first to pull such a stunt. In 2000, Gore had difficulty accepting that reality. He did ultimately and reluctantly concede on December 13, 2000. Just two years ago, Stacy Abrams refused to accept that she had lost the Governor’s race to Brian Kemp. I don’t believe she ever conceded. This type of behavior is extremely damaging to the nation and endangers our Republic. It doesn’t help matters that the last two presidential election cycles saw the worse candidates from both parties vying for the most powerful position in the nation (arguably, even in the world). Maybe it’s time to re-visit the Presidential Primary System. Is it really better than a candidate being chosen by his or her party at a national convention?
When state presidential primaries first became de rigor they were advisory, not binding. The parties took this information along with other factors and elected their candidates at conventions. We had better conventions, candidates and better presidents. So, Joanne, your last sentence is onto something. All the various parties have to do is decide to go back to this system and it will happen.
Well this takes a load off my mind. Thanks, Erick, for your consistently well-informed, well-balanced addressing of these mysterious legal chicanery spaghettio accusations. Thanks to you, I won't have to wait until 3 pm to understand this bizarre last-ditch paxtonery.
I understand your disgust, but your rant is difficult to read. The flood gates protecting reasonableness opened long ago, and this is what we get: chaos. To condemn and ridicule with condescending words, attacking character and slander, is an attempt to silence that which embarrasses. That sensitivity is long gone! It seems the big issue is disenfranchisement, ie., go away, be quiet, stay in your place, your rights don’t matter. Status quo. No voice. Shut up and be quiet. Give in. Right or wrong, this movement is going for something, anything, to show it’s alive, strong and kicking and still has a voice.
It’s time to begin the next four years in order to get to the next four years. It’s time to place the focus not on a race that’s lost but on a race that is now critically so much more important to the next four years and beyond.
If we have the Senate, we can do so much to build a defense against the encroaching tide of socialism.
Erick, just an aside: could people “curry favor” rather “hump legs?” While It’s far less assaulting than much of msm language it’s just a bit crass.
Blessings to you and your family, and thank you for your continued engagement on our behalf.
It may be in some cases but likely most see it as the constitutional issue that it is. The Supreme Court would have rejected considering this if it was simply a "request" to overturn the results of an election. The four defendant states violated the constitution by changing election law without doing it through their legislators. It is that simple.
Yes. Sometimes it really is that simple. Please note the statement of the Republican Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Utah released yesterday chastising their Attorney General for joining in on the lawsuit.
“The Attorney General did not consult us before signing on to this brief, so we don’t know what his motivation is. Just as we would not want other states challenging Utah’s election results, we do not think we should intervene in other states’ elections. Candidates who wish to challenge election results have access to the courts without our involvement. This is an unwise use of taxpayers’ money.”
The lawsuit is simply ridiculous. And it is made worse by Purdue and Loeffler seemingly supporting it. I don’t want to vote for anyone in the senate runoffs- they are all clowns.
Going to have to share this article and get unfriended by some conspiracy bro’s. Frankly, I’m gonna keep a few pounds of popcorn on hand so that I can sit and watch the political gaffe-ridden follies of the next two to four years.
Suppose that the Left succeeds in eliminating the electoral college: The popular vote now wins the day. In a couple of mega states Democrat controlled legislatures decide to let every vote count regardless of its pedigree - "just get 'em in and we'll count 'em. Don't worry about postmarks, signatures, ID cards and the like. Harvesters are welcome here." Meanwhile, Georgia, like Florida and others has cleaned up their act voting wise. At what point do you become disenfranchised when California and New York submit 55,000,000 votes combined with 80% going to the candidate that lost by a big margin in Georgia and Florida? The problem with your argument, Erick, is that our republic will only work when all the states play by more or less the same rules. The other problem is that it is a constitutional issue that SCOTUS was asked to decide and that is the way they will look upon it. The Constitution is pretty clear on this: ONLY the state legislature can make the rules affecting federal elections. In each of the four states sued, including yours, other entities made or changed the rules.
I am so embarrassed at the antics of my state AG Ken Paxton who is from neighboring Collin County here in the DFW metroplex. It seems like metal shavings are attracted to magnets so dishonest creeps are attracted to bigger dishonest creeps. As I watch multitudes of fellow believers swallowing this bilge hook, line and sinker I am on the verge of despair. I can't ever remember being this frustrated over both politics and the state of the Evangelical Church. All I can do is watch, pray and make sure the logs are removed from own eye.
For over 200 years, this Nation has peacefully (well, except for that little skirmish in 1861-1865) seen the transition of power from one political party to another. Now, because of Trump’s inability to accept the reality that he lost and a Republican Party too cowardly to tell a delusional president that he lost, we are entering a period when no candidate for public office will accept a loss. If the candidate loses, the election must be fixed. To be sure, Trump is not the first to pull such a stunt. In 2000, Gore had difficulty accepting that reality. He did ultimately and reluctantly concede on December 13, 2000. Just two years ago, Stacy Abrams refused to accept that she had lost the Governor’s race to Brian Kemp. I don’t believe she ever conceded. This type of behavior is extremely damaging to the nation and endangers our Republic. It doesn’t help matters that the last two presidential election cycles saw the worse candidates from both parties vying for the most powerful position in the nation (arguably, even in the world). Maybe it’s time to re-visit the Presidential Primary System. Is it really better than a candidate being chosen by his or her party at a national convention?
When state presidential primaries first became de rigor they were advisory, not binding. The parties took this information along with other factors and elected their candidates at conventions. We had better conventions, candidates and better presidents. So, Joanne, your last sentence is onto something. All the various parties have to do is decide to go back to this system and it will happen.
Forwarding to a bunch of equally confused friends. I don't know if you're correct but it's a point I haven't seen yet.
Happy socialism to all and to all a good night
Well this takes a load off my mind. Thanks, Erick, for your consistently well-informed, well-balanced addressing of these mysterious legal chicanery spaghettio accusations. Thanks to you, I won't have to wait until 3 pm to understand this bizarre last-ditch paxtonery.
I understand your disgust, but your rant is difficult to read. The flood gates protecting reasonableness opened long ago, and this is what we get: chaos. To condemn and ridicule with condescending words, attacking character and slander, is an attempt to silence that which embarrasses. That sensitivity is long gone! It seems the big issue is disenfranchisement, ie., go away, be quiet, stay in your place, your rights don’t matter. Status quo. No voice. Shut up and be quiet. Give in. Right or wrong, this movement is going for something, anything, to show it’s alive, strong and kicking and still has a voice.
It’s time to begin the next four years in order to get to the next four years. It’s time to place the focus not on a race that’s lost but on a race that is now critically so much more important to the next four years and beyond.
If we have the Senate, we can do so much to build a defense against the encroaching tide of socialism.
Erick, just an aside: could people “curry favor” rather “hump legs?” While It’s far less assaulting than much of msm language it’s just a bit crass.
Blessings to you and your family, and thank you for your continued engagement on our behalf.
Why are 16 other states joining this lawsuit? Is it only political posturing?
It may be in some cases but likely most see it as the constitutional issue that it is. The Supreme Court would have rejected considering this if it was simply a "request" to overturn the results of an election. The four defendant states violated the constitution by changing election law without doing it through their legislators. It is that simple.
Yes. Sometimes it really is that simple. Please note the statement of the Republican Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Utah released yesterday chastising their Attorney General for joining in on the lawsuit.
https://www.abc4.com/news/governor-governor-elect-oppose-utah-joining-texas-election-lawsuit/
“The Attorney General did not consult us before signing on to this brief, so we don’t know what his motivation is. Just as we would not want other states challenging Utah’s election results, we do not think we should intervene in other states’ elections. Candidates who wish to challenge election results have access to the courts without our involvement. This is an unwise use of taxpayers’ money.”
“ This will persuade the fool and the gullible...” It’s what they want. It’s what HE wants. Any regrets?
Individual state autonomy will be critical when Red states start to aggregate - and withhold - their citizens' federal tax returns
The lawsuit is simply ridiculous. And it is made worse by Purdue and Loeffler seemingly supporting it. I don’t want to vote for anyone in the senate runoffs- they are all clowns.