Paxton’s Impeachment Defeat Unlikely Amid Media Frenzy

AUSTIN — Impeachment ‍Trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Begins

History is being made in Texas as the impeachment ​trial of‍ Attorney General Ken Paxton gets underway. This is the first time an AG has faced impeachment in the state, and the last time a statewide elected official was removed from office was over a century ago ‌in 1917.

For ‌over a decade, Attorney General Paxton and his wife, Senator Angela Paxton, have⁣ faced relentless scrutiny from the media regarding allegations of misconduct ‍and impropriety. The corporate media has eagerly awaited this day of‍ trial.

Headlines ‌like “The End Is Near for Texas Attorney⁤ General Ken Paxton” from⁣ the Wall Street Journal and ⁣reports from the Texas Tribune and the Dallas ​News have painted a ‌picture of overwhelming negativity surrounding Paxton.

However, the first day of the trial revealed that ⁤Paxton has a clear ⁢and attainable path to victory. In order to be convicted and removed from office, two-thirds of the Senate must agree. ⁣With Senator‌ Paxton recused from voting, Ken Paxton ‍only needs 10 out of the 31 senators to vote for his ​acquittal.

During pretrial, Paxton’s defense team requested the dismissal of the 20 articles of impeachment through various motions. While none of the motions reached the majority vote needed for dismissal, the results were more favorable for Paxton than anticipated.

Several senators voted in Paxton’s favor on every single motion, with others siding with him on many of them. This means that Paxton already has six out of the 10 votes he needs for acquittal, and there is a strong likelihood of gaining two more.

Furthermore, Paxton secured nine votes and even‍ reached 10 votes⁣ in one instance on motions to dismiss specific articles. While this didn’t meet the threshold for dismissal, it would be enough ⁣to⁤ acquit him. Paxton’s team only needs to persuade two to four jurors to avoid impeachment.

During the opening ⁢statements, Paxton’s defense attorneys, Tony Buzbee and Dan Cogdel, presented a strong case, highlighting Paxton’s record in advancing conservative causes and defending Texas against the Obama⁣ and Biden administrations. On the other hand, the chief impeachment manager, Rep. Andrew Murr, gave a lackluster opening statement that didn’t resonate well with the audience.

The coming weeks will witness​ extensive testimony and‍ vigorous legal arguments as⁤ Paxton fights to preserve his political career. Ultimately, out of ​the nearly 30 million people in Texas, Ken Paxton only needs ⁢to convince 10 senators, and he is well on his way.