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Tue Dec 8, 2020, 12:40 PM

Dec 2020

In new lawsuit, Texas contests election results in Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania

The last-minute bid, which legal experts have already characterized as a longshot, comes alongside dozens of similar attempts by President Donald Trump and his political allies. The majority of those lawsuits have already failed.

There is no evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, officials in most states and U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr have said. Biden won in all four states where Paxton is challenging the results.

Officials in Georgia — where Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger recertified the state's election results again Monday after a recount — were quick to dismiss Paxton's allegations.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel dismissed Paxton's suit as "a publicity stunt, not a serious legal pleading."

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/12/08/texas-ken-paxton-election-georgia/

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Texas Says It's Challenging Election Results at U.S. Supreme Court [View all] BlueWavePsych Dec 2020 OP

And what exactly is their standing to sue? They should be sanctioned for filing frivolous lawsuits. catbyte Dec 2020 #1

Frivolous and irritating longshot BlueWavePsych Dec 2020 #4

I'm with Georgia and Michigan, and whomever else challenges this, 'not serious.' elleng Dec 2020 #24

what I find amazing is that anyone still believes anything sociopath paxton says. nt Javaman Dec 2020 #37

They're claiming a violation of the "equal protection" clause. nt oldsoftie Dec 2020 #28

So states rights are out the window? apnu Dec 2020 #32

Well, not really. The laws state that the Legislature is who changes election law. oldsoftie Dec 2020 #57

The changes were made based on laws passed by legislature. NutmegYankee Dec 2020 #64

What does that mean.. sorry, I Cha Dec 2020 #52

Its a stretch. They're saying their votes arent equal because the other states changed the rules. oldsoftie Dec 2020 #58

TY.. that's more than I understood. Cha Dec 2020 #59

Here's the actual wording & the states responses: oldsoftie Dec 2020 #60

TY! There's this reaction, too.. Cha Dec 2020 #67

HA!!!! oldsoftie Dec 2020 #70

I think you mean jurisdiction? L.Pharmstrong Dec 2020 #61

How has Texas been hurt by the voting practices of GA, MI, PA & WI? catbyte Dec 2020 #62

Haven't read the pleadings. L.Pharmstrong Dec 2020 #74

If lowlife thug Paxton is doing your dirty work, you're really in trouble. Paladin Dec 2020 #2

Would they still be taking these actions if Trump had won? SledDriver Dec 2020 #3

Were the laws changed without the legislatures in any of those states? oldsoftie Dec 2020 #27

of course not. BainsBane Dec 2020 #53

Shouldn't Paxton either be in jail weissmam Dec 2020 #5

Begging for a pardon Mr.Bill Dec 2020 #43

I would also be amazed if can claim standing for this weissmam Dec 2020 #6

That petition is utter junk. Happy Hoosier Dec 2020 #7

Flooding the zone? ewagner Dec 2020 #8

We're up by 3 touchdowns with :30 seconds left. SoFlaBro Dec 2020 #25

And they just failed a field goal kick! Initech Dec 2020 #39

Yes - flooding the end zone ArizonaLib Dec 2020 #34

While we all die down here! hamsterjill Dec 2020 #9

They should reject it, and not get something like this started duforsure Dec 2020 #10

On behalf of Texas, I apologize. We continue the work to turn Texas... CapnSteve Dec 2020 #11

this must be the big news tRump was telling whomever that was coming. The GOP criminal organization yaesu Dec 2020 #12

What does Texas know about what's going on in other jurisdictions? bucolic_frolic Dec 2020 #13

Appears Texas republiCONs don't truly believe in a democracy form of government KS Toronado Dec 2020 #14

My sister in MA received 3 ballots in mail - maybe scetchy USPS and trump sent Miigwech Dec 2020 #15

Probably sent by the same processing company (in Texas) that Georgia uses. LiberalArkie Dec 2020 #41

Rat fuckers --- STOP THE SQUEAL Miigwech Dec 2020 #42

Texas, go home. Ypu're drunk Warpy Dec 2020 #16

Yes. Turbineguy Dec 2020 #17

Trump never gives up! See that is his way. Trump never pays a price for his actions. UCmeNdc Dec 2020 #18

trump LOST the election.. so he Cha Dec 2020 #51

It would be a mistake not to have the new AG go after Trump dustyscamp Dec 2020 #72

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton should be called into court for coordinating with the Trump admin UCmeNdc Dec 2020 #19

I read he is under FBI investigation benld74 Dec 2020 #20

Yup, damn fool needs to be disbarred and thrown in jail. He's done plenty of damage since he's onetexan Dec 2020 #23

Prof: 'a new leader in the "craziest lawsuit filed to purportedly challenge the election" category' muriel_volestrangler Dec 2020 #21

He's trolling for a pardon. Scruffy1 Dec 2020 #22

The new justices have their positions for life relayerbob Dec 2020 #26

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's response yaesu Dec 2020 #29

How Does He Even Have Standing To File Such A Lawsuit? DallasNE Dec 2020 #30

All of this stalling of the election DENVERPOPS Dec 2020 #31

In a state filled with repugnant and deplorable republican assholes, ResistantAmerican17 Dec 2020 #33

a**hole pukes can't have it both ways Marthe48 Dec 2020 #35

Another embarrassment from Texas mdbl Dec 2020 #36

Sooner or Later Paxton will get His dem in texas Dec 2020 #38

How? They certified the results and they have no evidence. Initech Dec 2020 #40

This is all show for a pardon, folks Grimelle Dec 2020 #44

What a pos. He denigrates millions of voters because his head is shoved up the orange anus 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #45

You know what's funny about all of this bullshit? Mr.Bill Dec 2020 #46

I don't see how he can directly file a case to the Supreme Court Bayard Dec 2020 #47

I heard suits between the states have a clear shot to the supreme court. EOM tiredtoo Dec 2020 #69

Cruzing for a bruising. GeorgeGist Dec 2020 #48

Paxton stealing a pen. True Blue American Dec 2020 #50

Trump isn't contesting Texas -- why would this guy care what happened in the other states rocktivity Dec 2020 #49

Why hasn't Paxton been disbarred yet? cab67 Dec 2020 #54

Marbury v Madison. Even Congress can't determine the SCOTUS' jurisdiction. Marcuse Dec 2020 #55

Not a lawyer, but this just seems illegal. ancianita Dec 2020 #56

2nd Prof:"probably the dumbest case I've ever seen filed on an emergency basis at the Supreme Court" muriel_volestrangler Dec 2020 #63

Thanks.. I've been hoping to Cha Dec 2020 #65

What possible standing could Texas have? malthaussen Dec 2020 #66

The SCOTUS will hear this case tiredtoo Dec 2020 #68

Maybe California and New York MySideOfTown Dec 2020 #71

Can the SCOTUS fine the state of Texas? Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2020 #73