Wait, wait, wait - Pardon Me! I just heard Rachel say that FBI agents sought Texas attorney g

[malaise]

Texas attorney general records in Paxton probe
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/2020/12/10/subpoenas-served-ken-paxton-case/3886834001/

Federal agents served at least one subpoena Wednesday on the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in an ongoing investigation into allegations that Paxton abused his authority by helping a friend and campaign donor.

Three sources confirmed to the American-Statesman and KVUE-TV that FBI agents delivered the request for information to the agency’s headquarters on West 14th Street. The sources did not immediately know how many subpoenas were issued or what information FBI agents sought.

Federal authorities are investigating claims by former top Paxton aides that he used his position to aid Austin investor Nate Paul, whose offices were raided by the FBI last year.

FBI spokeswoman Michelle Lee said Thursday that she could not comment, and the agency has not publicly confirmed an investigation. A spokesman for the attorney general’s office did not return calls seeking comment, but Paxton has denied any wrongdoing.

[TomSlick]

1. This surely had nothing to do with the truly bizarre filing with SCOTUS - right?

To the extent it's needed:

[malaise]

3. Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Pardon Me?

[summer_in_TX]

7. Directly? No.

Indirectly? Well, I would put nothing past him.

Paxton had several attorneys in his own office blow the whistle alleging corrupt behavior regarding a major donor of his. He's fired the whistleblowers.

Does he have a motive to angle for one of those blanket pardons? Hell, yes.

Is he likely to be putting himself at risk of having committed state-level crimes by suborning perjury and attacking their elections? I'm not a lawyer, but I'd think it's highly likely.

[TomSlick]

11. Well, he is either fishing for a pardon or he is a complete idiot.

AG Paxton graduated from U. Virginia Law, not a shabby law school. Surely, he is an intelligent guy. Having excluded one of two possibilities, the truth must be the remaining possibility.

[ananda]

12. Definitely both.

...

[Rebl2]

14. Looking for a pardon

NO doubt!

[OAITW r.2.0]

2. Ken to Don - Pardon Me?

I'll do your bidding if you'll promise to give me one of your crime pardons.

[malaise]

4. They couldn't be more vulgar

could they?

[OAITW r.2.0]

5. Or more obvious.

It's all transactional with the Organized Crime Party. If I help you commit treason, will you give me a "get out of jail free" card?

[malaise]

6. Rachel is discussing this now

[central scrutinizer]

8. Federal or state crime?

I’m guessing since the FBI is involved it must be a federal crime. Otherwise Drumpf couldn’t pardon him.

[TexasBushwhacker]

9. He has charges against him for securities fraud too

But he still got re-elected.

[Traildogbob]

10. January 22, 2021

Full Pardon for Hunter. That will blow up some repig heads. Loose Knobs and Shannity will blow a head gasket, maybe fatal one.

[Mr. Evil]

13. They say everything's bigger in Texas.

Using Richter scale earthquake standards, I'd say their corruption has at least attained a 9.5 level.

[TigressDem]

15. NOW he can claim "retaliation" for his patriotic defence of the pResident.

Though his legal woes have been around a LONG time.

[malaise]

16. Which is why the timing is so vulgar

These fascists are shameless

[Peacetrain]

17. Not the least bit surprised!!!