Ken Paxton's attorney explains why he endorsed James Talarico
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Key Points:
- Dan Cogdell, a Houston attorney and former ally of Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial, has endorsed Paxton's Democratic opponent, James Talarico, for Texas' open Senate seat.
- Cogdell criticized Paxton for losing focus on representing Texas and instead aligning closely with President Trump, highlighting state issues like school shootings, uninsured motorists, poor education, and healthcare.
- Cogdell was particularly dismayed by Paxton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick mocking Talarico with a cartoon at the White House, calling it inappropriate given the state's challenges.
- Although Cogdell has financially supported Paxton in the past, he expressed disappointment in Paxton's unwavering support for Trump and praised Talarico's focus on education and healthcare.
- Cogdell hopes Talarico can be the candidate to flip the Texas Senate seat blue for the first time since 1993, despite acknowledging the long odds.