Dan Cogdell, a Houston-based defense lawyer who previously represented Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment and a securities fraud case, has endorsed James Talarico, a Texas State Representative running for office. Cogdell stated that he believes Talarico promotes unity and can bring together Democrats, Independents, and Republicans. He has contributed $1,000 to Talarico's campaign after previously donating $6,500 to Paxton's campaign. Cogdell criticized Paxton, suggesting he has lost focus on representing the people of Texas. Talarico has expressed openness to supporters of former Senator John Cornyn and those disillusioned with government corruption, including Paxton's former supporters. The Daily Beast has reached out to the Texas Attorney General's Office for comment.
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Ken Paxton's Former Lawyer Endorses Rival Candidate James Talarico
Dan Cogdell, who previously represented Ken Paxton, has endorsed James Talarico for Texas State Representative. Cogdell criticized Paxton's focus and emphasized Talarico's ability to unite voters across party lines. Talarico has welcomed supporters of former Senator John Cornyn and those seeking change in government.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'MAGA Senate candidate'
- ✕ loaded language: 'bullish'
- ✕ loaded language: 'hard-headed MAGA loyalist'
- ✕ loaded language: 'greatest threat to Democracy'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ framing: selective emphasis on Cogdell's past support for Trump
- ✕ editorializing: often regarded as a hard-headed MAGA loyalist
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Ken Paxton’s Own Lawyer Tells Voters to Support His Rival
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Ken Paxton's Former Lawyer Endorses Rival Candidate James Talarico