re: James Talarico peaked too soon

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ed Cruz was not loathed across the state…

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The only people that loathe Paxton are GOPe establishment fricks. The "go along to get along" Bush and Karl Rove clan. The blue bloods that are more than happy to get fat in Austin with an (R) next to their name like Cornyn did for years, and stab middle class Texans in the back at every turn.

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You people are dumbshits.

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Go place bets on Paxton if this is as inconceivable as you think it is.

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Like what for example?

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Like taking the job seriously. With integrity.

Integrity resonates with Texans.
And a Lack of integrity is going to get noticed.

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Our border should be a front porch”

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Why not put the rest of the quote?

“There should be a giant welcome mat out front and a lock on the door.”

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God is non binary

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The bible say man and woman were created in gods image. Meaning god would have to be both male and female. The literal definition of nonbinary. God isn’t a man in the sky with a beard.

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I've made my prediction. I'm standing by my prediction. I will reiterate my prediction, and then election night, when paxton loses, I'll be right about my prediction

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That is fine and dandy. Predictions are what they are. If you are right, god help us all.

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Thing is, you have absolutely no idea what trends I'm thinking of when I make my prediction, none whatsoever

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You have made many posts of why you are predicting the outcome of this race. I guess using those posts as an indicator makes me have “absolutely no idea what trends you are thinking of”. I am having a hard time following your logic. I guess we will see in a few weeks.

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And what does that prove? All the charges were thrown out weren't they?

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The entire impeachment trial was a sham; it was all for show. The "jury" was/is the Senate, where Republicans hold a 17-14 adavantage,, with paxtons wifs a R vote and patrick as a tie breaker jus in case
after the trial held in The House, where Briscoe Caine was the prosecutor, and everybody knows that he's a terrible attorney


There was no true impeachment trial it was all for show and everybody knew that paxton was going to walk away from it

and yall fell for it

Anyone calling Paxton corrupt and they overlook this is a scoundrel. Cut the strings 2 years later?

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The Fall of Titans: How Ken Paxton's Victory and Impeachment Expose the Unseen Hands in Texas Politics. [LONGFORM]

@KenPaxtonTX's win against @georgepbush may have seemed like the end of the Bush dynasty in Texas, but the political landscape is far more complex than it appears. The impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton has unveiled a web of connections, financial interests, and power plays that suggest the Bush influence is far from over. This post delves into the intricate saga involving Nate Paul, Ken Paxton, and the mysterious role of Pennybacker Capital.

The Nate Paul Connection
Nate Paul, the man at the center of Ken Paxton's impeachment, was a high-flying entrepreneur. In 2015, he was rubbing shoulders with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. His company, World Class Capital, boasted a billion dollars in assets. But everything changed when the FBI raided his offices in August 2019.

Paul had previously impressed investors, generating an annual internal rate of return of 24.8% with a $25 million investment from the Austin Police Retirement System. However, the FBI raid led to the freezing of his assets and the bankruptcy of several World Class entities.

The Vultures Circle
By the spring and summer of 2020, Paul was desperate for help, reaching out to Paxton's office. Meanwhile, two mysterious entities, Karlin (ATX Debt 1 & 2) and Pennybacker Capital, seemed poised to swoop in on the beleaguered World Class properties. A Travis County Judge even had to halt foreclosures temporarily in February 2021.

The Bush Connection
Here's where it gets interesting. The Texas General Land Office, under George P. Bush, is the biggest investor in Pennybacker Capital. Bush even helped found Pennybacker before taking public office. This same firm became one of only two buyers for the foreclosed World Class properties. Coincidence? I think not.

The Unanswered Questions
As of October 2021, Nate Paul had not been charged with anything but decided to sue the FBI. He lost nearly everything due to the 2019 raid. Who tipped off the FBI remains a mystery.

Timeline for Context
- FBI raid on Nate Paul: 08/14/19
- Paul's properties up for auction: 06/21
- Nate Paul sues FBI: 10/21
- Paxton beats Bush in runoff: 05/24/22
- Paxton impeachment: 05/27/23
• Nate Paul arrested: 06/08/23

Conclusion
The saying goes, "If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a Bush in the band." Despite the apparent fall of the Bush dynasty, their influence lingers. The Paxton impeachment and the Nate Paul saga reveal a complex, interconnected web of power and money that still holds sway in the Lone Star State.

So, the next time someone tells you the Bush dynasty is over, just remember: they are still pulling the strings behind the curtain. h/t
@CanariesBlue

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“absolutely no idea what trends you are thinking of”. I am having a hard time following your logic.

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The largest stack of votes in Texas is Republican and it lands at about 44%
paxton sits at 93% of those votes, leaving his base at 41%
There is a significant % of GOP votes that will not vote for paxton for all the reasons you have heard

The next stack is Democrats and say it lands at 40% t-rico has 99% of that


The numbers aren't exact its fluctuates but not drastically
the other remaining percentage is 16 the independents. The group that always decides the election almost every election everywhere is decided by the independents

Republicans in the past have won independent voters with 70%
T;iko is winning the independents: 60%


I've explained this in multiple posts when people ask me about it

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But we’ve already seen Paxton’s corruption

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I'm not a Texan. Can you explain it to me like I'm Somalian? I wasnt aware of actual corruption.

True statement - if you’re ignoring obvious context. Sure.