GQPs at their finest: "A Texas House committee revealed Tuesday it was investigating the office of Attorney General Ken Paxton over his push for $3.3 million in taxpayer dollars to settle a whistleblower lawsuit from former deputies who had accused Paxton of misconduct.
The news came hours after Paxton called on the House speaker, Dade Phelan, to resign over alleged drunkenness while leading the House, a remarkable moment of acrimony between two of Texas’ top Republicans.
Phelan’s office fired back, noting the investigation has been going on since March.
“The motives for and timing behind Paxton’s statement today couldn’t be more evident,” Phelan spokesperson Cait Wittman said in a statement. “Mr. Paxton’s statement today amounts to little more than a last ditch effort to save face.” "
Nearly every time the Texas Legislature passes some new Law putting their public in danger, I say to myself ; "These people must have been drunk to pass this!‘. Don’t know Abbots excuse for singing.
Thing is that film from just before and just after that clip don’t show the same thing at all. In fact the Speaker appears to be completely sober. IMO Paxton(TX AG)has declared war on the Speaker. Now if the fight just remains within the ranks of the repubbas. Dems should remember that if the other Party is fighting among themselves they should STAY OUT OF IT
old1953 12 months ago
Q-publicans make more sense drunk than sober.
braindead Premium Member 12 months ago
Another Republican POS.
FreyjaRN Premium Member 12 months ago
Speaker Phelan was working in an apparent intoxicated state. What did he try to do, dance on a table? Or did he introduce some progressive proposal?
zxcar1 12 months ago
GQPs at their finest: "A Texas House committee revealed Tuesday it was investigating the office of Attorney General Ken Paxton over his push for $3.3 million in taxpayer dollars to settle a whistleblower lawsuit from former deputies who had accused Paxton of misconduct.
The news came hours after Paxton called on the House speaker, Dade Phelan, to resign over alleged drunkenness while leading the House, a remarkable moment of acrimony between two of Texas’ top Republicans.
Phelan’s office fired back, noting the investigation has been going on since March.
“The motives for and timing behind Paxton’s statement today couldn’t be more evident,” Phelan spokesperson Cait Wittman said in a statement. “Mr. Paxton’s statement today amounts to little more than a last ditch effort to save face.” "
davidthoms1 12 months ago
Nearly every time the Texas Legislature passes some new Law putting their public in danger, I say to myself ; "These people must have been drunk to pass this!‘. Don’t know Abbots excuse for singing.
fritzoid Premium Member 12 months ago
“The Speaker, while insisting he was not intoxicated, could not explain his nudity.” KKRP in Austin
dogday Premium Member 12 months ago
“Don’t mess with Texas ‘cuz it’s ALREADY a mess.”
A# 466 12 months ago
Thus Texas, and Indiana, at least as regards a corrupt, incompetent, GOP toadie AG. Don’t think Rokita drinks too much though.
timbob2313 Premium Member 11 months ago
Thing is that film from just before and just after that clip don’t show the same thing at all. In fact the Speaker appears to be completely sober. IMO Paxton(TX AG)has declared war on the Speaker. Now if the fight just remains within the ranks of the repubbas. Dems should remember that if the other Party is fighting among themselves they should STAY OUT OF IT
macmantoo 11 months ago
He should have been gone years ago but as usual the Texas Repubs had his back. Guess he got to hot to put up with.