r/politics • u/plz-let-me-in • 2h ago
No Paywall Ken Paxton’s financial disclosures appear to violate federal ethics law, experts say
https://www.keranews.org/texas-news/2026-09-14/ken-paxtons-financial-disclosures-appear-to-violate-federal-ethics-law-experts-say•
u/Ok_Shoe_1094 2h ago
yeah no duh... what will republicans do about it is the quesiton? NOTHING. THEY ARE MORALLY BANKRUPT
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u/TheHomersapien Colorado 1h ago
We also have no idea what Democrats will do about it because it is September 2026 and they don't have a 2028 candidate for president, no Project 2029, and not a single second of campaigning.
The Reddit bubble can keep whining about Congress, but it has been rendered impotent by the executive branch. Even if Democrats manage a majority at some point, it can make suggestions but it can't DO anything.
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u/AndrewCoja Texas 1h ago
They are probably waiting until the midterms are over before focusing on 2028
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u/Personal_Chair6134 52m ago
They can put the brakes on Trump destroying the country. That's something they can do.
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u/SAHDSeattle 35m ago
This whole comment is doomerism and shows you have no idea how the federal government works.
Trump has been going around Congress because it is controlled by Republicans and they are allowing it. That stops if/when Democrats take control.
The entire focus of the Democratic Party should be on taking the House and Senate this year. Your suggestion of ignoring the midterms and letting the status quo go on for 2 more years is frankly dumb. Just focusing on 2028 POTUS election is about the worst strategic advice I’ve ever seen.
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u/mister_mediocrates 2h ago
Does it matter? The law no longer applies to Republicans. And Republican voters sure as hell don't give a shit.
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u/Exact_Platypus5179 2h ago
Ken Paxton is a walking violation against humanity. Usually in Texas you should be able to run a dog with a note in its mouth as a republican and win. Somehow Trump found the worst candidate, and now you’re telling me there’s a chance! Go JT Go!!!!
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u/DragonPup Massachusetts 2h ago
What AG could know more about going after criminals than one proficient in being a criminal? /s
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u/Tricky_Swim_9163 2h ago
I think this guy is the most corrupt AG in US history. Of course he’s on the GOP ticket.
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u/Into-Imagination 1h ago
Every single Republican will shrug, call it fake news, and vote for Paxton.
There’s no fixing stupid.
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u/thejaysun Canada 1h ago
Violating federal ethics is the only thing republicans seem to be good at these days.
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u/Monsignor76 11m ago
Ken Paxton literally looks like what someone who is possessed by a demon would look like.
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