THREAD: Today, I’m launching my campaign to become Texas’s next Attorney General. After years of corruption and abuse of the office, misplaced priorities, and bad management, Texas needs an AG who can meet the present moment – with strength, independence, and a commitment to serve Texans. (1/5)
This is great news! LFG! You've been an engaged and effective State Senator for my district. You'll be a terrific state AG.
Ken Paxton has used the office for his own personal interests, and – following orders – for political theater. (2/5)
The need for change in the OAG is urgent. Texas deserves an attorney general who won’t take orders from Washington, DC or from mega-donors, but who will take on market abuse and political corruption; (3/5)
…who isn’t driven by party shot-callers or political ambition, but by a commitment to serving the people of this state; who will uphold our freedoms and protect our rights, and who respects and understands the law. (4/5)
I look forward to traveling across this state, listening and talking and working with Texans everywhere, to ensure that we meet this moment together. (5/5) Read the full announcement:
The sad state of affairs is that you had me at “anyone but Ken Paxton!” I will look up your qualifications and policies and I’m sure you’re uber qualified. But, without seeing all that, I know you’ll do a better job than this corrupt, weird, creepy man.