The Impeachment of Ken Paxton Reveals Deep Divisions in Texas GOP.
The impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by fellow Republicans has exposed a growing rift in the state's GOP. The conflict between moderates and hard-liners highlights tension over the future of the party, with some members advocating for a more traditional Republican Party while others support the version under Trump. The fight is especially urgent in Texas, where increasing urbanization and demographic changes threaten the party's dominance over Democrats. The impeachment drew in national Republican figures, including former President Donald J. Trump, and offered a stark demonstration of two increasingly warring currents in Republican politics.
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