I hope it's Paxton. Fearless.

Further, Paxton is an outsider. He'll need a Deputy who knows the players in DOJ and the FBI to have any chance to reform those agencies.

Maybe Matt Whitaker as his (confirmed) Deputy AG?

What capital is he spending? Y'all are crazy.

Trump will get everyone he wants. Wont cost him a thing!

LegalDrugPusher said:

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BREAKING: Reports are coming out that Lara Trump might be tapped to fill the open Senate seat in Florida.

Let me know what you think of it! pic.twitter.com/R6ETYpmCzh

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) November 12, 2024

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Interesting. The start of the Trump dynasty. Cherry pick Rubio out and give him Sec of State with the promise of Lara Trump taking a Senate seat (As long as DeSantis agrees). Wonder what DeSantis is getting out of it?

You don't think it's going to cost Trump anything to pull a guy Cornyn has vowed to block across the finish line? It's going to cost him. Maybe a squishy Texas judge nomination for a Cornyn crony. Maybe putting a Cornyn ally into a key political position. I don't know what it is going to cost, but it is going to be expensive.

And the confirmation hearing will be a rehash of every second of the Paxton impeachment trial, except the Senate isn't going to give two beans whether he's guilty or not.

It's a bad pick.

aggiehawg said:

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Further, Paxton is an outsider. He'll need a Deputy who knows the players in DOJ and the FBI to have any chance to reform those agencies.

Maybe Matt Whitaker as his (confirmed) Deputy AG?

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The time for knowing players and influencing is over. That was the first term and they stifled him. The time for multiple layers of head chopping of leadership in all departments and replacing with non-DC folks is now. It is time to replace a lot of players

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OP always has the inside info.. good to see your back

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Ummm...way TMI.

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Cornyn has vowed to block across the finish line?

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Link please.

He's a politician that is obsessed with power…not servant hood. I know people close to his circle and they all say the exact same thing. He's crooked.

If Cornyn wants to get primaried in 2026, being an obstacle to the mandate Trump just got is the fastest way to do it

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He's a politician that is obsessed with power…not servant hood. I know people close to his circle and they all say the exact same thing. He's crooked.

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Tell Mr Phelan thanks for the heads up! But Texans aren't buying it.

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If Cornyn wants to get primaried in 2026, being an obstacle to the mandate Trump just got is the fastest way to do it

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Exactly!

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He's a politician that is obsessed with power…not servant hood. I know people close to his circle and they all say the exact same thing. He's crooked.

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I don't care what he's obsessed with as long as he goes scorched earth on the criminals in the DOJ.

He's proven that he's outstanding at lawfare and that's exactly what we need right now.

To each his own. I think this is a pretty major mistake if but happens. I still have my doubts that it does.

aggiehawg said:

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Further, Paxton is an outsider. He'll need a Deputy who knows the players in DOJ and the FBI to have any chance to reform those agencies.

Maybe Matt Whitaker as his (confirmed) Deputy AG?

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love this idea as well!

Ken Paxton to AG would be throwing double guns to the whole Swamp, wouldn't it?

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You don't think it's going to cost Trump anything to pull a guy Cornyn has vowed to block across the finish line? It's going to cost him. Maybe a squishy Texas judge nomination for a Cornyn crony. Maybe putting a Cornyn ally into a key political position. I don't know what it is going to cost, but it is going to be expensive.

And the confirmation hearing will be a rehash of every second of the Paxton impeachment trial, except the Senate isn't going to give two beans whether he's guilty or not.

It's a bad pick.

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Nah, its a Great pick because hes going to be approved.

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He's a politician that is obsessed with power…not servant hood. I know people close to his circle and they all say the exact same thing. He's crooked.

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Give. Us their names, email and addresses and we will talk to them to confirm.

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If Cornyn wants to get primaried in 2026, being an obstacle to the mandate Trump just got is the fastest way to do it

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Cornyn is practically untouchable by any primary challenger at this point. He has the money Hoovered up to keep a challenger (that cannot self fund) to beat him.

I had occasion to address an issue at HUD that could have very adversely affected my industry. At the time, Cornyn, Kaye Bailey were Senators and Lloyd Doggett (blech) my House rep.

Had meaningful dialogue with KBH's office. Not a damn peep from either Cornyn nor Doggett. Not even, "We received your inquiry and will look into it," nada, nothing.

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LegalDrugPusher said:

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BREAKING: Reports are coming out that Lara Trump might be tapped to fill the open Senate seat in Florida.

Let me know what you think of it! pic.twitter.com/R6ETYpmCzh

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) November 12, 2024

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Interesting. The start of the Trump dynasty. Cherry pick Rubio out and give him Sec of State with the promise of Lara Trump taking a Senate seat (As long as DeSantis agrees). Wonder what DeSantis is getting out of it?

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You act like DeSantis has a choice. If he wants to have a small law practice in southern Florida, cross Trump or his family members. All these people that still think DeSantis is the next front runner are going to be sorely disappointed. Nikki neutered him in the primaries and she's back hustling curry at the family restaurant and DeSantis has hit his peak for now unless he's foolish enough to cross Trump. DeSantis has been a great governor but he has no charisma whatsoever. If anyone thinks charisma doesn't matter good luck in your future endeavors.

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Houston Lee said:

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LegalDrugPusher said:

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BREAKING: Reports are coming out that Lara Trump might be tapped to fill the open Senate seat in Florida.

Let me know what you think of it! pic.twitter.com/R6ETYpmCzh

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) November 12, 2024

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Interesting. The start of the Trump dynasty. Cherry pick Rubio out and give him Sec of State with the promise of Lara Trump taking a Senate seat (As long as DeSantis agrees). Wonder what DeSantis is getting out of it?

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You act like DeSantis has a choice. If he wants to have a small law practice in southern Florida, cross Trump or his family members. All these people that still think DeSantis is the next front runner are going to be sorely disappointed. Nikki neutered him in the primaries and she's back hustling curry at the family restaurant and DeSantis has hit his peak for now unless he's foolish enough to cross Trump. DeSantis has been a great governor but he has no charisma whatsoever. If anyone thinks charisma doesn't matter good luck in your future endeavors.

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Lol, PA24, is this your sock?

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DannyDuberstein said:

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If Cornyn wants to get primaried in 2026, being an obstacle to the mandate Trump just got is the fastest way to do it

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Cornyn is practically untouchable by any primary challenger at this point. He has the money Hoovered up to keep a challenger (that cannot self fund) to beat him.

I had occasion to address an issue at HUD that could have very adversely affected my industry. At the time, Cornyn, Kaye Bailey were Senators and Lloyd Doggett (blech) my House rep.

Had meaningful dialogue with KBH's office. Not a damn peep from either Cornyn nor Doggett. Not even, "We received your inquiry and will look into it," nada, nothing.

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Self fund? If Trump wants to throw his weight behind a candidate against him, that candidate will have no trouble with funds. Taking on Trump is not a smart move right now if you purport yourself to be part of the GOP. He consistently outperformed the rest of the GOP senate across the country in this election, Texas included.

Wish it was Whitaker….seems like a 'take no prisoners' kinda guy.

Paxton - so slimy……

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fullback44 said:

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Ummm...way TMI.

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That's a weirdo comment .. I just welcomed him back ..

Your vs you're.

Cool bro

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Cool bro

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I was explaining his joke to you sis

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Self fund? If Trump wants to throw his weight behind a candidate against him, that candidate will have no trouble with funds. Taking on Trump is not a smart move right now if you purport yourself to be part of the GOP.

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Disagree. Not how political capital of the green kind works. Not in Texas. Look at the billions spent to try to unseat Cruz over the last cycles. So much money the Dems keep spending just trying to get ONE Demover the finish line in a statewide race.

Now, having said that, if a Bush family member wants to challenge Cornyn, Bets are off.

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Cool bro

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I was explaining his joke to you sis

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. I'm in the gym.: so not really paying attention.. Iol.. I need to not post while I'm in here

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Self fund? If Trump wants to throw his weight behind a candidate against him, that candidate will have no trouble with funds. Taking on Trump is not a smart move right now if you purport yourself to be part of the GOP.

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Disagree. Not how political capital of the green kind works. Not in Texas. Look at the billions spent to try to unseat Cruz over the last cycles. So much money the Dems keep spending just trying to get ONE Demover the finish line in a statewide race.

Now, having said that, if a Bush family member wants to challenge Cornyn, Bets are off.

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Spent by DEMS. This is a different animal and it would have a guy that outperformed Cruz behind it. Trump already has a legacy of being a headache for GOP swamp rats in primaries, and he's never had more power than he does right now. Cruz was actually once that outsider that took down the swamp favorite.