Posted 3/5/2024, 12:39:10 PM
Paxton Targets Political Foes After Surviving Impeachment Effort
- Texas AG Paxton, who survived impeachment last year, targeted House Republicans who sought his ouster in primary
- Paxton campaigned against House Speaker Dade Phelan and 30+ lawmakers who voted for impeachment
- Paxton pivot to attacks was test of his clout and Trump's backing after narrowly surviving allegations
- Paxton also targeted 3 female Court of Criminal Appeals judges who ruled against him on voter fraud
- Paxton still faces felony securities fraud charges and federal probe related to impeachment allegations