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March 3, 2024
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
Good morning,
Gov. Greg Abbott is tamping down speculation that he may join President Donald Trump as his running mate, saying he plans on staying in Texas and running for re-election.
In an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News Thursday, Trump said Abbott was on his shortlist of candidates for vice president.
“He’s a spectacular man. I was honored when I got his endorsement,” said Trump with Abbott beside him.
“He’s done a great job. Yes, certainly, he would be somebody that I would very much consider. So, he’s on the list,” he added.
While Abbott did not comment during the interview, he was asked about the former president and current GOP frontrunner’s remarks on Friday during a press conference at the governor’s mansion.
“Obviously, it’s very nice to say, but I think you all know that my focus is entirely on the state of Texas,” said Abbott, adding that he would be seeking re-election to a fourth term in 2026.
“So my commitment is to Texans, and I’m staying in Texas.”
Though it is not uncommon in politics to downplay future possibilities, should Abbott run and win another four years in office, he would become the state’s longest-serving governor, surpassing his predecessor Rick Perry’s 14 years.
Reminder: Election Day is Tuesday, March 5
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DENTON—He may not be on the ballot, but with one week left until the primary election, Attorney General Ken Paxton is hitting the campaign trail for challengers to incumbent Republicans who voted to impeach him last year.
At a campaign stop for Andy Hopper—his third of the day—Paxton underscored the importance of replacing members, like State Rep. Lynn Stucky (R–Sanger), who have supported House Speaker Dade Phelan.
“If we don’t stop this, we’re going to lose our state. We’re going to have guys like Dade Phelan who are basically trading our state to the Democrats, because that guy is elected by the Democrats,” Paxton told the crowd.
State
Shadowy DC PAC Backs Embattled Speaker Phelan
Conservative antagonists Karl Rove and Joe Straus are still messing with Texas.
Texas 4-H Under Fire for Releasing CRT-filled Workbook
The Texas branch of 4-H is facing backlash for its latest “Explore Book” on “Global Service.”
Texas Sues Pornhub for Failing to Verify User Ages
The porn conglomerate could be subject to millions of dollars in fines.
Local
Citizens Pursue Criminal Complaint Against Denton ISD Electioneering
Submission of voter affidavits requires the local district attorney’s office to investigate the complaint.
North Austin Aquatics League Allows Boys to Compete with Girls
The league updated its handbook and will now allow boys who identify as girls to compete with female swimmers.
Houston Makes Progress on Deal with Firefighters
A tentative agreement has been announced to end the city’s 8-year labor dispute with the Houston Professional Firefighters Association.
Federal
John Cornyn Announces Run for Senate GOP Leader
A poll of Republican delegates in Texas found that 67 percent disapproved of the senior senator.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas’ New Border Security Measure
A U.S. District Court Judge has ordered a preliminary injunction, blocking Texas from enforcing its new border security measure allowing state judges to order illegal aliens to return to their country of origin.
Quoting...
"The God who gave us life gave us liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God?"
- Thomas Jefferson
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