Steve Toler @stevetoler

James Talarico just exposed Elon Musk for trying to buy the Senate seat in Texas. Share this ad around, it’s a must-watch:

🚨 James Talarico releases new ad SLAMMING Elon Musk for bankrolling Ken Paxton. Talarico is running to overturn Citizens United.

This is an incredible ad that Elon Musk doesn’t want you to see. Share this everywhere.

Democrats Deliver @DemzDeliver

10 hours ago

🚨 James Talarico releases new ad SLAMMING Elon Musk for bankrolling Ken Paxton. Talarico is running to overturn Citizens United.

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@mjfree And he said it without giggling. Way to go AC!

THIS IS CODE RED !! Trump’s politicized DOJ is now saying out loud that they may interfere in the election in a desperate, unprecedented, and completely unAmerican and anti-democratic attempt to keep Trump and MAGA in power.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar

18 hours ago

🚨🚨🚨 Q: Is there any scenario in which DOJ would try to block states from certifying the election? AG TODD BLANCHE: Yes, of course. It is not DOJ's intention to improperly interfere with elections or the state certification process, but ...

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@JessicaTarlov It’s almost as if the numbers were cooked. Hmmmm

@kaitlancollins @Acyn You’re an American Hero Ms Kaitlan. Keep up your incredible work! You are amazing!

Alyssa Farah Griffin slams a controversial new ad from Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy as "the grossest ad I can think of" warning it "will absolutely backfire" and "anyone behind it should be ashamed."

If you are in Texas and you are considering Voting for Ken Paxton, please just read this post in full before making your final decision: Everyone else, please share. Financial misconduct and corruption allegations - Violated Texas securities law (2014). State regulators reprimanded Paxton and fined him $1,000 for soliciting investment clients without the required registration. This was an established regulatory violation. - Indicted on three felony charges (2015). Prosecutors accused him of securities fraud and acting as an unregistered investment adviser representative. He denied wrongdoing. - Accused of misleading investors about commissions. Prosecutors alleged he recruited investors into technology company Servergy without disclosing that he was being compensated. - Agreed to pay nearly $300,000 to resolve the securities fraud prosecution (2024). His pretrial agreement required restitution, community service and legal ethics education. The criminal charges were subsequently dismissed without a conviction or admission of guilt. - Impeached by the Republican-controlled Texas House (2023). The House approved 20 articles alleging bribery, abuse of office and other misconduct. The Texas Senate subsequently acquitted him on the 16 articles considered at trial. - Accused of using the attorney general's office to help wealthy donor Nate Paul. Former senior aides alleged that Paxton intervened in legal matters involving Paul, who had donated to his campaign. - Accused of using government authority against a donor's enemies. House investigators alleged Paxton pursued investigations targeting people involved in disputes with Paul. - Accused of interfering with federal investigations. Former aides alleged that Paxton tried to obtain confidential investigative information concerning Paul and obstruct cooperation with law enforcement. - Accused of accepting expensive home renovations from a donor. Investigators alleged Paul helped fund major renovations to Paxton's Austin home, raising potential bribery questions. - Accused of making a $122,000 payment to conceal the renovations. Impeachment managers alleged that Paxton transferred money to a Paul-associated company after his relationship with Paul came under investigation. These accusations were not established by a criminal conviction. Whistleblowers, secrecy and alleged retaliation - Reported to the FBI by his own senior officials (2020). Seven senior aides reported concerns about possible corruption involving Paxton and Nate Paul. - Fired or lost multiple whistleblowers. Several officials who raised concerns were fired, resigned or were placed on leave. They alleged unlawful retaliation. - Agreed to a $3.3 million whistleblower settlement in 2023. Paxton's office negotiated a settlement with four former employees. His request for legislative funding to cover it helped trigger the impeachment investigation. The proposed settlement was not proof of wrongdoing. - Accused of using a burner phone and secret email accounts. Impeachment investigators alleged he used these methods to conceal communications and meetings with Paul. - Accused of using a fake name for Uber trips. Investigators alleged an alias was used to conceal trips involving Paul and visits to a woman with whom Paxton was having an affair. - Accused of avoiding his security detail to conceal activities. House impeachment managers alleged he evaded normal protective arrangements to keep certain meetings and movements secret. Personal scandals and questionable associations - Admitted having an extramarital affair. His relationship with a former Senate staffer became a significant issue during impeachment proceedings. - Accused of benefiting from his donor employing his mistress. Investigators alleged Nate Paul hired the woman with whom Paxton was having an affair, potentially creating a personal benefit linked to official favors. - His wife filed for divorce citing adultery (2025). State Sen. Angela Paxton filed for divorce after more than 30 years of marriage. The proceedings were subsequently sealed. - Celebrated New Year's 2025 in Dubai with indicted businessmen. Video showed Paxton at a party with Anosh Ahmed and Sameer Suhail, who were facing federal fraud charges and were outside the United States. Both have pleaded not guilty. - Accepted approximately $190,000 from a businessman later indicted for fraud. Ahmed contributed that amount to Paxton's political operation, reportedly including $25,000 after his indictment. Accepting a lawful political contribution is not itself proof of misconduct. - Received a major contribution from a businessman linked to Chinese investment. An October 20, 2026 report identified a $150,000 contribution from Wan Bridge cofounder Ting Qiao, despite Paxton's campaign rhetoric about Chinese influence. The donor connection does not establish an illegal contribution. Election-related controversies - Attempted to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Paxton filed a Supreme Court lawsuit seeking to invalidate presidential election results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin—four states Biden won. - Promoted unsubstantiated election-fraud allegations. His 2020 lawsuit relied on claims that did not withstand scrutiny. The Supreme Court dismissed the case for lack of standing. - Faced a State Bar investigation over his election lawsuit. Texas legal disciplinary authorities scrutinized his efforts to overturn the election. The investigation itself is not a finding of professional misconduct.

@DMVAdventures Hey you got to see two great games over 48 hours. You’re welcome back here in Eugene anytime! Safe travels back home.

Lettuce be thankful for victories!!! Bye @KatieZacharia

@BuschMVP

I think about this often.

Melech. @MelechThomas

a week ago

goddammit, man. schools been getting shot up my whole life and we ain't done nothing as a nation to stop it. I feel like every time I read headlines like this, a part of my soul withers away. 💔💔💔💔

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Out here lying about parents sending their children to school and having their children come back home a different gender when the real problem is parents sending their children to school and having them return home in a coffin!

Wow indeed!

Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @AdamKinzinger

a week ago

Wow

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Finally a politician who actually gets it.

I've heard Ken Paxton's juvenile names for Talarico: "Low-T," "Talafreako," "vegan," "Alfred E. Neumann." No real talk about everyday costs and needs. I haven't heard him RELATE to voters. I've heard James Talarico do it. THAT'S your guy, Texas.

@WalshFreedom I don’t disagree with your sentiment, but this was written in 2025, wasn’t it?

@AntiToxicPeople I don’t disagree with your sentiment, but wasn’t this post written in 2025?

BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Fox News just highlighted how Donald Trump's policies just created the largest jump in inflation since May. This is the WORST possible news for Republicans ahead of the midterms. Spread it everywhere.