After being acquitted, Paxton may aim at Republicans who voted to impeach him. But after talking to a political expert, ABC13 looks into how this could be an opening for the other party.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to take aim at Republicans who voted for his impeachment by endorsing candidates to run against them.After winning his impeachment trial, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton may have his eyes set on bigger aspirations, and experts believe he may be after revenge as well., Paxton isn't staying quiet. In fact, Friday afternoon, he shared a statement saying he won't back down.In it, he appeared to take aim at the Texas House members who impeached him.
It's a signal that could have the opposite effect. Paxton's push could create a civil war within the state's Republican party that may thrill Democrats. Stein said if an incumbent Republican loses in the primary, it could be an opportunity for Democrats. They haven't controlled the House in more than 20 years.
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