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Eva Guzman, the former justice on the Texas Supreme Court, has filed paperwork to run for state attorney general.

On Friday, Guzman, a Republican, filed what is known as a campaign treasurer appointment form with the Texas Ethics Commission, saying she is seeking the office of attorney general, according to a copy of the form obtained by The Texas Tribune. Her treasurer is Orlando Salazar of Dallas, the vice chair of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly.

"Eva Guzman has served Texas for over 22 years honorably," Guzman's political consultant, Justin Dudley, said in a statement to the Tribune. "She looks forward to putting her experience and know-how to work in a new role. The campaign will have a formal announcement soon."

Guzman abruptly announced her resignation from the Supreme Court a week ago, and it went into effect Friday. She had served on the Supreme Court since 2009, when then-Gov. Rick Perry tapped her to become the first Hispanic female justice. Her second full term on the court was set to expire at the end of next year, and Gov. Greg Abbott will get to appoint her successor on the all-GOP court.
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Unlike the other two, does she have enough name recognition to raise funds?

What are the issues with Paxton?

Keller6Ag91 said:

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What are the issues with Paxton?

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He's effective.

Would still...

The Fall Guy said:

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Would still...

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Yep

Keller6Ag91 said:

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What are the issues with Paxton?

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Not sure if serious...

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/10/05/texas-ken-paxton-bribery/

Plus the indictment he's been under since 2015 on securities fraud charges relating to activities prior to taking office.

dmart90 said:

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Keller6Ag91 said:

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What are the issues with Paxton?

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Not sure if serious...

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/10/05/texas-ken-paxton-bribery/

Plus the indictment he's been under since 2015 on securities fraud charges relating to activities prior to taking office.

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I think he was being sarcastic.

Paxton needs to go. He has done moderately well for Texas, but he has too much controversy around him. Seems like every time you blink he is getting brought up on some investigation or indictment.

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dmart90 said:

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Keller6Ag91 said:

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What are the issues with Paxton?

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Not sure if serious...

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/10/05/texas-ken-paxton-bribery/

Plus the indictment he's been under since 2015 on securities fraud charges relating to activities prior to taking office.

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I think he was being sarcastic.

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It's hard to tell sometimes.

Pookers said:

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Keller6Ag91 said:

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What are the issues with Paxton?

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He's effective.

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At what?

(He was good at shutting down some ballot fraud in 2020. Will give him that)

Glad to see the establishment GOP found their candidate. George P wasn't pure enough having supported Trump.

Look forward to Guzman caving to the Left at every opportunity. Expect exceptions to be made for voting procedures and mail-in ballots and Harris County, etc al, counting votes till they get the results they want.

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Pookers said:

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Keller6Ag91 said:

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What are the issues with Paxton?

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He's effective.

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At what?

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At drinking you libs' tears!!!

Paxton is EXACTLY the sort of candidate that will result in the Dems winning a statewide race for the first time this millennium.

I assume you might have used this same excuse to vote for Biden?

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Paxton needs to go. He has done moderately well for Texas, but he has too much controversy around him. Seems like every time you blink he is getting brought up on some investigation or indictment.

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This is stupid. The left brings "controversy" to any true conservative fighting for true Texas values.

They hate him. They hate Dan Patrick.

They are ok with Abbott. Fine with Bush.

get it?

Guzman is smart and good.

I would like to see her win the nomination. She would easily win the general.

If the attempts to disgrace Paxton are based on actual wrongdoing, and not just typical leftist antics, it sure seem like it's taking a long time to get him behind bars. I mean if he's so obviously guilty as some keep saying.

Irish 2.0 said:

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Paxton needs to go. He has done moderately well for Texas, but he has too much controversy around him. Seems like every time you blink he is getting brought up on some investigation or indictment.

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Did you learn nothing from Flynn?

HowdyTexasAggies said:

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I assume you might have used this same excuse to vote for Biden?

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You can not so kindly go F yourself if you think I would even consider voting for Biden. Obviously you don't come around here very often do you moron?

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Irish 2.0 said:

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Paxton needs to go. He has done moderately well for Texas, but he has too much controversy around him. Seems like every time you blink he is getting brought up on some investigation or indictment.

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This is stupid. The left brings "controversy" to any true conservative fighting for true Texas values.

They hate him. They hate Dan Patrick.

They are ok with Abbott. Fine with Bush.

get it?

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I don't like Abbott or George P. either.

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HowdyTexasAggies said:

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I assume you might have used this same excuse to vote for Biden?

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You can not so kindly go F yourself if you think I would even consider voting for Biden. Obviously you don't come around here very often do you moron?

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I've been around here plenty, but your statement was just as moronic as CMs that used the exact same exuse vs Trump.

Paxton's main crime was daring to challenge RINO Joe Straus in 2010 for the Speaker of the Texas House. Straus' flunkies (Byron C[r]ook) later accused Paxton of securities fraud when they were part of an investment circle. Those charges have been dragging out since 2015 since the fat-cat lawyers are no longer collecting their high rates to charge him.

You can find many of the important lawsuits and other actions by Paxton on the Wikipedia page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Paxton

It would be interesting to learn more about Guzman and if she would be as proactive as Paxton has been.

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Keller6Ag91 said:

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What are the issues with Paxton?

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Not sure if serious...

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/10/05/texas-ken-paxton-bribery/

Plus the indictment he's been under since 2015 on securities fraud charges relating to activities prior to taking office.

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Even in a state where Abbott, a guy who's won damn near 60 percent of the vote, will cave to Karens on corona, Paxton won't resign and will likely run again despite the criminal issues surrounding him.

I don't know what that tells you but that tells me the charges are BS. Which is the same thing I hear from people I trust.

I haven't looked into his case too deep, and I'm not a criminal lawyer, but I can tell you that securities laws in general, and specifically in Texas, can be somewhat vague. Securities regulation has gone way overboard in some areas -- probably for good reason -- but failure to file with the state as an investment advisor is likely pretty common. Its always best to get the advice of a competent securities lawyer -- not just any lawyer. I looked into some of the statutes and regulations and even knowing what I know about the industry (was going to go the IA route before deciding to go to law school instead), I still had more questions than answers about a lot of things.

I would ignore the allegations. They aren't going anywhere -- which is almost absolute proof they were made for political reasons. See Kay Bailey Hutchinson circa 1993.

Felony charges.
Staffers accuse him of bribery, abuse of office and "favors".
FBI investigating him those items.

There is also this:

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But the Board of Disciplinary Appeals, a tribunal of 12 independent lawyers appointed by the Texas Supreme Court, overturned that decision late last month, ordering the bar to investigate whether Paxton's lawsuit to overturn Biden's electoral win was frivolous, unethical, and filed in bad faith. AP reported Wednesday.

The state bar dismisses thousand of grievances each year, and the appellate board overturns those dismissals in fewer than 7 percent of cases.
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It could be that the state GOP knows that all he does can be tarnished or undone if any of the multiple channels after him succeed.

He is more effective that when Grabbit was in there.
Except Grabbit was Obongo's whipping boy in court.
Paxton had Trump for 4 years which made it easier.

You would assume wrong dude.
Irish is leans funny, but not left.


Finding I agree with Irish and Keegan on this thread makes me question if sobriety is such a good thing after all.

Paxton is more of a showboat than a good AG. He throws on a cowboy hat and jumps out of a truck, and he thinks that's enough to win election.

Guzman is a serious person and not a poseur.

You could say the same for our state comptroller Glen What's His Name.

Then the Ag Commish.
Crazy Sid is no longer Crazy Sid.
With COVID19 he became Get 'Er Done Sid with his aid to all rural hospitals and health clinics.
He really redeemed himself from early days in office.

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Glad to see the establishment GOP found their candidate. George P wasn't pure enough having supported Trump.

Look forward to Guzman caving to the Left at every opportunity. Expect exceptions to be made for voting procedures and mail-in ballots and Harris County, etc al, counting votes till they get the results they want.

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I would like you to expand on this.

Is it because she's a woman? A Hispanic woman and therefore will lean left and vote with her poon or something? I'm genuinely curious.

TxTarpon said:

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You would assume wrong dude.
Irish is leans funny, but not left.


Finding I agree with Irish and Keegan on this thread makes me question if sobriety is such a good thing after all.

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I didn't assume anything, I read the statement no different than excuses vs. trump.

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So who are we gonna support fellas?

I don't think i'm too offended by anything Paxton has done that would directly make an impact on my life personally, but his involvement with World Class is pretty slimey.

Guzman seems like a safe pick.

Thoughts?

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Totally off the wall hypothetical question:

If the democrats stole a national election, would she have enough backbone to file a lawsuit against states that did not follow their constitution thereby affecting policies they the rest of the states, including Texas had to suffer through?

And if so, hypothetically, if the SCOTUS refused to do their jobs because of fear of radical Marxist domestic terrorists, what measures is she prepared to push?

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Rendered Fat said:

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So who are we gonna support fellas?

I don't think i'm too offended by anything Paxton has done that would directly make an impact on my life personally, but his involvement with World Class is pretty slimey.

Guzman seems like a safe pick.

Thoughts?

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Totally off the wall hypothetical question:

If the democrats stole a national election, would she have enough backbone to file a lawsuit against states that did not follow their constitution thereby affecting policies they the rest of the states, including Texas had to suffer through?

And if so, hypothetically, if the SCOTUS refused to do their jobs because of fear of radical Marxist domestic terrorists, what measures is she prepared to push?

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Exactly my concern. What is she willing to do? I assume she might be the safe pick Abbot and the GOP want so he can stop having to actually work, line his pockets.

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TxTarpon said:

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You would assume wrong dude.
Irish is leans funny, but not left.


Finding I agree with Irish and Keegan on this thread makes me question if sobriety is such a good thing after all.

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I didn't assume anything, I read the statement no different than excuses vs. trump.

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You assumed I voted for Biden. It is literally the premise for your moronic comment. Can conservatives not dislike other conservatives? Look at Paxton's 2018 election results. He isn't well liked and he comes with a bit of baggage right now. I even recognized he's done well for Texas in my comment. But he's got too much **** hanging over his head right now and frankly I think a lot of the state offices could use a reset because they're too freaking comfortable in Austin.