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politics6 months ago

Texas AG Paxton Seeks Jail for Beto O’Rourke Over Democratic Fundraising

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging a judge to jail Beto O’Rourke over fundraising related to the redistricting fight, but O’Rourke’s attorney denies the allegations, claiming they are a misrepresentation of his comments and that the fundraising was for broader political efforts. The case involves accusations of violating laws against deceptive practices, with O’Rourke calling the lawsuit frivolous.

Ken Paxton seeks arrest and funding ban on Beto O’Rourke over Texas Democrats' walkout
politics6 months ago

Ken Paxton seeks arrest and funding ban on Beto O’Rourke over Texas Democrats' walkout

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested that a judge jail former Congressman Beto O’Rourke for allegedly violating an injunction related to fundraising and speech at a rally, amid ongoing political battles over Texas Democrats' walkout to oppose a new congressional map. Paxton's actions are part of broader Republican efforts to end the walkout and push back against Democratic strategies, including lawsuits and attempts to extradite lawmakers.

Judge Blocks Beto O’Rourke's Financial Support Amid Texas Redistricting Dispute
politics6 months ago

Judge Blocks Beto O’Rourke's Financial Support Amid Texas Redistricting Dispute

A Texas judge has temporarily barred Beto O’Rourke and his group, Powered by People, from fundraising or supporting Texas Democrats who left the state to block a new congressional map, amid legal challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. O’Rourke filed a counter-lawsuit, claiming the investigation is a political attack, as the state seeks to enforce laws and procedures related to legislative quorum and redistricting.

Allred Challenges Cruz in Texas Senate Race
politics2 years ago

Allred Challenges Cruz in Texas Senate Race

Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is expected to announce his run against Sen. Ted Cruz for the Texas Senate seat this week. Allred, a former NFL player-turned-civil rights attorney, has been preparing for the run for months and has proven to be a prolific fundraiser. Although his current House seat is safely Democratic, Allred's decision to run for Senate sets up a potentially high-profile general election race next fall. Allred may follow Beto O'Rourke's model of raising his political cachet and building a massive donor list, even if he doesn't win.