Paxton Floats Challenge To GOP Sen. John Cornyn

The Texas Tribune reports:

Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday alleged without evidence that the Biden administration, working in cahoots with certain Texas Republicans, was behind the failed attempt to impeach him on charges of bribery and corruption.

In his first remarks since being acquitted by the Texas Senate on Saturday on 16 articles of impeachment, Paxton blasted fellow conservatives who he believes betrayed him and the party, including House Speaker Dade Phelan, former George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and the all-Republican Court of Criminal Appeals.

Paxton excoriated Cornyn as a poor representative for Texans and said a strong candidate needs to challenge him in 2026 — adding that he may be the man to do so. “Everything’s on the table for me,” he said when Tucker Carlson suggested he should run.

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In a 45-min interview with Tucker Carlson, @KenPaxtonTX attacked House Speaker @DadePhelan, Sen. @JohnCornyn, @KarlRove and hinted at a future run for Senate.

He rarely discussed the impeachment trial or accusations against him. https://t.co/mNvNFW6kiJ

— Aarón Torres (@AaronTorres_) September 21, 2023

Ep. 25 Liberals like Karl Rove just tried to annihilate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. It didn’t work. Paxton just joined us for his first interview since his acquittal. pic.twitter.com/SAJGNN5LXW

— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) September 21, 2023