Why would Ken Paxton decide to sue Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin for unproven fraudulent elections? Did he really intend to interfere with their certified elections? Most lawyers don’t initiate cases that they know they will lose unless there is something else in play. The U.S. Supreme Court absolutely did the right thing on Friday night.
I have no doubt that Paxton’s real motivations are personal. Perhaps it has something to do with the FBI's ongoing investigation of him? They served a subpoena on his office Wednesday. Seeking Trump’s favor for a preemptive presidential pardon seems to be in style. I think Paxton just jumped the line.
This elongated process of Trump refusing to accept defeat may unfortunately continue all the way to inauguration day, so that Trump can continue to fleece his “legal fund” donors. Perhaps after that, Republicans will admit that he lost and stop inflaming the situation.
Herb Krasner, Spicewood
