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Ken Paxton's impeachment lawyer endorses James Talarico

politicsJun 8, 2026237,964

Dan Cogdell, the attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment, publicly endorsed Democrat James Talarico for U.S. Senate. Cogdell, who represented Paxton for nearly a decade in two high-profile cases, said Paxton "has lost sight of his core mission" when announcing the backing. Talarico welcomed the endorsement and has been courting moderate Republicans, telling voters who backed John Cornyn that they "have a place" in his campaign. Cogdell's break with his former client matters because it undercuts Paxton's credibility with conservative loyalists and signals cross-party momentum for Talarico in a competitive Texas Senate race.

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BREAKING: Ken Paxton’s own lawyer just endorsed James Talarico: “I defended Ken Paxton for years in the impeachment trial and in state criminal cases. But in my view, I think Ken has lost sight of his core mission, which is to represent the people of Texas.  That’s why I'm supporting you.”

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Pam Rickel95

The people that were the closest to Paxton & knew him well are not supporting him. This speaks volumes to his character or lack there of. “A man does right when no one is watching.” - James Talarico Join the movement & let’s get James Talarico elected to senate. jamestalarico.com

Grumpy Zeus52

Ken Paxton's core mission is Ken Paxton.

Tiffany⸆⸉34

Oh wow! He even gave an interview! That’s fantastic!

Marko Silberhand30

. James Talarico . . . ... for Texas and its people ! 🩵 👊 🩵

Justice ❌👑20

Here’s a Timeline of Nearly 20 Years of Scandals & Headlines. bsky.app/profile/ronf...

Lori 🇺🇦💩🐸👑15

I hope that matters to people in Texas. Trump's corruption sure didn't.

A Dandelion10

Thought you might love this👇🥰 bsky.app/profile/hrhr...

Sean Brodrick9

So the guy who has listened to Ken Paxton under the protection of Attorney-Client privilege believes James Talarico is the better choice. Got it!

Dixy Normiss7

Paxton's core mission is Trump and himself.

CocobeansServant .6

People are craving peace and stability . Our country seems to be collapsing all around us . It’s exhausting . Donate to Talarico’s campaign , what you can to help turn Texas blue , every little bit helps . 💙

Susan Behrens5

This is all we need to know. Even Paxton’s longtime lawyer endorsed Talarico for Senate. #Texas

Lache Pas La Patate4

When the person who knows more about you than your own mother won't support you, that speaks volumes.

The Cat Mother4

Great news for Dems! 😂

Titan Wolf 🔜 FWA, TFS, MFM4

That's neat, but the voters you need to win over have no idea who the hell that guy is

titubasrevenge.bsky.social4

I can’t vote for you because I’m not a Texan. But I’m for you.

Joburt4

Lets GOOOOOOOO Talafreako gettin his freak on! Yuuuuuuuuuusssssssss

Democrats Organizing For America3

Judging from his record, Ken Paxton's "core mission" is to enrich Ken Paxton and pardon child molesters. 🤷‍♂️

Buffybob3

Wow! Well, no one who knows that criminal better other than the wife he cheated on. Lost sight of his core mission? That’s a pretty soft take. Try amoral, immoral, greedy, power hungry dick.

Jackie C. @ [email protected]2

Hoping he is setting an example for other Texans to follow

TheOriginalMizD2

Ken lost sight of NOT BREAKING THE LAW.

7r-ick.bsky.social2

Illusory Truth: Trump repeats lies until they become accepted as truth. The antithesis is to repeat the truth until it becomes accepted as truth. Over 99% of Americans take responsibility for one vote per eligible voter. This truth buries Trump's fraud contention & should be repeated over & over.

The Final Dispatch2

There's more dirt on Paxton's past in the securities sector and I think it bears more research! texaselections.wiki/paxtonresear...

The Subsequent Mrs. de Winter2

Man, you're really a loser when you lose the support of a defense attorney!

mjmd2

Sanity rules!! Good to hear a rational case for NOT backing a Felon POTUS sycophant. Recommend re-re-re posting and hopefully others will see the logic and sense voting for their own best interest.

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