The Texas senators who will decide suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton's fate could bring politics into the jury room.
The senators’ decisions will be made under continuing pressure from Paxton’s supporters and detractors, who have made it clear that what happens in the jury room will impact their political careers.
A two-thirds majority is needed for conviction, which means the prosecution had a heavy lift to remove Paxton from office, Minchillo said.Paxton’s wife, Sen. Angela Paxton of McKinney, attended the proceedings but is recused from voting.“The prosecution needed to have something overwhelming or a smoking gun,” Minchillo said. “The senators are saying ‘you better give me a real good reason to convict.
Texas hasn’t had an impeachment trial of a statewide leader since James “Pa” Ferguson was convicted and removed from office in 1917.by an overwhelming 121-23 vote, including a majority of Republicans. Prosecutors need to get nine GOP senators to join Democrats in convicting Paxton of one or all articles of impeachment.“I feel like this cake was baked on the first day,” said Minchillo, who predicts an acquittal. “The senators are not particularly movable. When they get to the jury room, they already know how things are going to go.
Minchillo, the GOP consultant, said testimony from the alleged mistress could have helped prosecutors sway conservative Republicans, particularly with Angela Paxton in the room.The work of the defense has been praised by many Paxton supporters, including Luke Macias, director of the Defend Texas Liberty PAC.The Dallas Morning NewsOthers say the evidence clearly shows Paxton is unfit for office and GOP senators will convict Paxton – even if it makes them uncomfortable.
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