Texas AG Paxton seeks 'revenge,' endorsing over 70 candidates against lawmakers who voted to impeach
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is campaigning against Republican state lawmakers who voted to impeach him last year, seeking "revenge".
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Paxton has issued endorsements to over 70 candidates, most of whom voted against his impeachment or are challenging those who voted for it.
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Former President Trump has also endorsed a dozen of Paxton's chosen candidates, punishing those he sees as disloyal.
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Top targets include State House Speaker Dade Phelan, who oversaw Paxton's impeachment, and state Rep. Travis Clardy.
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Paxton's endorsements could benefit him politically if he seeks higher office, as he frequently attacks Sen. Jon Cornyn, who supported his impeachment.