Chip Roy Running For Texas AG

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9:20a, 8/21/25
Texas Rep Chip Roy announces run for state attorney general to replace Ken Paxton

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-rep-chip-roy-announces-run-state-attorney-general-replace-ken-paxton

I'd be good with this. Big fan of Chip's and think he'd be a hardliner going after the troublemakers.
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9:23a, 8/21/25
Prefer him in DC, but I get it.

He has my vote! (though I really like aggie Reitz)

Trump does not like him, so could be interesting primary !

I'm Gipper
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9:24a, 8/21/25
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Two of Cruz's former Chiefs of Staff (Roy and Reitz) against Middleton and Hoffman.

All except Hoffman would be good AGs.

Roy has some past friction with both Trump and Paxton so that will bring another dynamic to the 2026 primary.
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9:44a, 8/21/25
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Love me some Chip Roy and I'll be strongly behind him for this run for AG
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In reply to Im Gipper • 10:01a, 8/21/25
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I prefer him out of DC myself.

Was he getting a Trump primary challenger in 2026?
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10:11a, 8/21/25
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Roy supported claims that Trump committed an impeachable offense and he also aligned with Liz Cheney. Massive red flag for me. Not to mention him speaking out against Paxton without any facts.
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In reply to Gaeilge • 10:23a, 8/21/25
kills two birds with one stone

improves Texas

makes MAGA job easier in DC without him making trouble all the time.

now just get rid of MASSIE and MTG and we are cooking.
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In reply to flown-the-coop • 10:24a, 8/21/25
flown-the-coop said:
I prefer him out of DC myself.

Was he getting a Trump primary challenger in 2026?

Not one that would have made difference.

His constituents love him! Rightfully so!

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10:37a, 8/21/25
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Would rather have him run against Cornyn
Being in TexAgs jail changes a man……..no, not really
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In reply to Jaxson11 • 10:42a, 8/21/25
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Jaxson11 said:
Roy supported claims that Trump committed an impeachable offense and he also aligned with Liz Cheney. Massive red flag for me. Not to mention him speaking out against Paxton without any facts.

Link?
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10:49a, 8/21/25
Prefer Aaron Reitz. Roy would get my vote in the general but I don't think he'll be aggressive enough.
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In reply to B-1 83 • 10:49a, 8/21/25
B-1 83 said:
Would rather have him run against Cornyn

I'll need to see his Brisket
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In reply to TRM • 10:56a, 8/21/25
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TRM said:
Jaxson11 said:
Roy supported claims that Trump committed an impeachable offense and he also aligned with Liz Cheney. Massive red flag for me. Not to mention him speaking out against Paxton without any facts.

Link?


Poor judgement.

https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-roy-rejects-calls-remove-chairwoman-cheney-house-gop-leadership
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In reply to Jaxson11 • 10:59a, 8/21/25
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Wonderful reading comprehension
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It has come to my attention that a number of my colleagues are circulating calls for Liz Cheney to step down from, or to be removed as, Chair of the Republican Conference for her position in support of impeachment of the President. I reject this call, and offer my support.

While we reached a different conclusion on the vote regarding impeachment, as we have on other matters, Liz came to her conclusion based on the totality of the circumstances surrounding the President's actions leading to the events that occurred on January 6th, 2021. Liz viewed the articles as the sole vote in front of us, and that we did not get the chance to edit them. I viewed them as flawed in their structure because the focus on incitement is dangerous as constructed. But, one thing is clear: there can be little debate that, among other things, the President's pressure exerted on Vice President Pence to violate his oath, and the false hope it sent to emotionally charged supporters, was wrong, troubling, and impeachable.

Liz should be commended, not condemned, for standing up in defense of the Constitution and standing true to her beliefs.

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In reply to TRM • 11:04a, 8/21/25
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This part is bull***** And completely wrong.

But, one thing is clear: there can be little debate that, among other things, the President's pressure exerted on Vice President Pence to violate his oath, and the false hope it sent to emotionally charged supporters, was wrong, troubling, and impeachable.

Liz should be commended, not condemned, for standing up in defense of the Constitution and standing true to her beliefs.
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11:08a, 8/21/25
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In reply to B-1 83 • 2:08p, 8/21/25
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B-1 83 said:
Would rather have him run against Cornyn

Roy used to work for Cornyn and never criticizes him.
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5:57p, 8/23/25
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Chip Roy got the Ted Cruz endorsement.



Sen. Cruz Endorses Chip Roy for Texas Attorney General
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6:00p, 8/23/25
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Cruz and Mike Lee already endorsed Chip. Why don't people like Reitz?
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In reply to Im Gipper • 6:01p, 8/23/25
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Im Gipper said:
Prefer him in DC, but I get it.

He has my vote! (though I really like aggie Reitz)

Trump does not like him, so could be interesting primary !


DC is done. We need these guys at home.
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In reply to oh no • 6:19p, 8/23/25
oh no said:
Cruz and Mike Lee already endorsed Chip. Why don't people like Reitz?


Cruz and Lee know Roy well and like him, it's not that they don't like Reitz.

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6:28p, 8/23/25
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In reply to annie88 • 6:38p, 8/23/25
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annie88 said:
This part is bull***** And completely wrong.

But, one thing is clear: there can be little debate that, among other things, the President's pressure exerted on Vice President Pence to violate his oath, and the false hope it sent to emotionally charged supporters, was wrong, troubling, and impeachable.

Liz should be commended, not condemned, for standing up in defense of the Constitution and standing true to her beliefs.

Roy's fundamental problem is he speaks the truth and has principles. He will call balls and strikes and in the instances brought up here he made statements based on the facts given and later changed those statements after it was shown those facts were false.

He just isn't blindly loyal to Trump and that is blasphemy to some. The hate campaign for him is ludicrous, he's a very rare politician that is actually an honest person and he will stand for unpopular policies if he believes in them.

Paxton is the opposite. He is an opportunist and a terrible human but he plays the game with his blind loyalty to Trump so many will ignore his scumminess.

Ironically Roy has done more to actually advance Trumps agenda than just about anyone because he saved Trump from himself on multiple occasions and actually reads bills and understands procedures.

I love the "Roy is actually a Cheney loving Bush RINO" insanity from the Laura Loomer branch of MAGA.
"The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

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6:44p, 8/23/25
He's got my vote, regardless of any stupidity with Floyd.
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In reply to annie88 • 6:46p, 8/23/25
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annie88 said:



I think I even posted something positive about George Floyd after reading this article (published the day before Roy's tweet)
George Floyd Left a Gospel Legacy in Houston


Some of these tweets and campaign ads are just dishonest in their distortion, but I guess the LIV eat it up.
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In reply to aggie93 • 6:52p, 8/23/25
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He just isn't blindly loyal to Trump and that is blasphemy to some.

I'm not sure that most of them are angry that he's not 'blindly loyal'. I think they're angry at some of the individual things he has said and done. Of course you'll always have some that are.

I don't think any human being should be "blindly loyal" to any politician. I don't agree with everything Trump does, but overall I think he's been a ****ing awesome president both times even more so this time because he learned from some mistakes the first time. No one will ever be perfect. No president ever.

But when I see how much good that man has done in the past nine months, it's hard to understand people especially Republicans bothered by that. Speaking out, disagreeing absolutely fine. Just like JD Vance said about Elon the other day.

But it's funny when you have discussions with some people, and they are so extreme in their dumbass comments about "your emperor or God". Trump when that is simply not true. It's childish and completely wrong.

I literally couldn't care less about that so many people hate Trump, whether he's considered "loyal" to him is irrelevant to me, but this other stuff is not impressive.

It's their decision and honestly, I don't know a lot about Roy. I've seen him here and there, but never paid very much attention to him. I'm not into this as much as some of y'all. Some of the stuff is just interesting. I wasn't aware of any of it.

I'm not real keen on someone defending Liz Cheney. I don't think that's the right road to go down. I don't care who you are.
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In reply to flown-the-coop • 7:25p, 8/23/25
flown-the-coop said:
I prefer him out of DC myself.

Was he getting a Trump primary challenger in 2026?


How much is his district changing looking at the map. Seems like part of his district is now part of the new BCS district but I could be mistaken
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In reply to annie88 • 7:59p, 8/23/25
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annie88 said:
He just isn't blindly loyal to Trump and that is blasphemy to some.

I'm not sure that most of them are angry that he's not 'blindly loyal'. I think they're angry at some of the individual things he has said and done. Of course you'll always have some that are.

I don't think any human being should be "blindly loyal" to any politician. I don't agree with everything Trump does, but overall I think he's been a ****ing awesome president both times even more so this time because he learned from some mistakes the first time. No one will ever be perfect. No president ever.

But when I see how much good that man has done in the past nine months, it's hard to understand people especially Republicans bothered by that. Speaking out, disagreeing absolutely fine. Just like JD Vance said about Elon the other day.

But it's funny when you have discussions with some people, and they are so extreme in their dumbass comments about "your emperor or God". Trump when that is simply not true. It's childish and completely wrong.

I literally couldn't care less about that so many people hate Trump, whether he's considered "loyal" to him is irrelevant to me, but this other stuff is not impressive.

It's their decision and honestly, I don't know a lot about Roy. I've seen him here and there, but never paid very much attention to him. I'm not into this as much as some of y'all. Some of the stuff is just interesting. I wasn't aware of any of it.

I'm not real keen on someone defending Liz Cheney. I don't think that's the right road to go down. I don't care who you are.

FWIW annie I don't see you as a MAGA extreme person. I'm also a Trump fan as is Roy, both of us just preferred DeSantis but had no problem supporting Trump once he won and have been very supportive and excited by most of what he has done. Overall he's done a far better job than I could have hoped for on just about every front. I believe Roy would say the same and has essentially.

There are those though that do see anyone who ever said an ill word toward Trump as blasphemers who can never be forgiven, especially if they are Republicans. Doesn't matter what else they do. Ironically the hate is strongest for conservatives who hit him from the right and not for the many RINOs like Thune or Cornyn or my Rep McCaul. I just can't understand people that think the real problem is guys like Roy and Massie and Lee and Paul and if only we got them out of the Party things would be so much better. Trump's allowing that is one of my biggest issues with him.

Roy didn't really "defend" Cheney other than to say that at the time when people were suggesting she be removed for stating her opinion was wrong. He didn't agree with her but he felt she should be able to have an opinion. Later as she went off the deep end and of course became a complete traitor to every principle she ever claimed to have he certainly didn't support her.

Some of the attacks on X and from others though are so over the top ridiculous I am just amazed people can believe it but they do if they only listen to the same hardcore MAGA influencers.
"The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

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In reply to annie88 • 8:01p, 8/23/25
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annie88 said:





If you are going to amuse and Cernovich for news and reporting and expect anything but propaganda just know that is what they are. Cernovich especially is a scumbag with no principles whatsoever.
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In reply to aggie93 • 8:55p, 8/23/25
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If you are going to amuse and Cernovich for news and reporting and expect anything but propaganda just know that is what they are. Cernovich especially is a scumbag with no principles whatsoever.

Oh, so we're back to the prostitute. Can't be a good witness because she's a prostitute? And I don't know because I don't follow this Roy, but are the things that they have posted untrue?

Because if they're true, it doesn't really matter do a degree who's posting them. That's your argument?

Are these things untrue?
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In reply to aggie93 • 8:57p, 8/23/25
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The little I know about Thune, I'm not impressed.
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In reply to annie88 • 10:54p, 8/23/25
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annie88 said:
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If you are going to amuse and Cernovich for news and reporting and expect anything but propaganda just know that is what they are. Cernovich especially is a scumbag with no principles whatsoever.

Oh, so we're back to the prostitute. Can't be a good witness because she's a prostitute? And I don't know because I don't follow this Roy, but are the things that they have posted untrue?

Because if they're true, it doesn't really matter do a degree who's posting them. That's your argument?

Are these things untrue?

No idea what you mean by a prostitute.

It's more about intentionally misrepresenting Roy. Roy didn't think it was appropriate for Trump to pressure Pence to overturn the election. He also didn't approve of Trump's actions on Jan 6, especially in the immediate aftermath before we knew most of what we know now. He also used the same argument against people that said the election needs to be overturned against people who were claiming it (if there was cheating then they were not properly elected either). He didn't agree with the very initial calls against Cheney when they were purely about her dislike of Trump's actions. As facts came out Roy has adjusted those opinions.

You could play the same game with just about anyone taking words they said before more information was known and hold it against them and that certainly includes Trump. Those sources you listed have no interest in anything but trying to curry favor with rage bait. Roy has had character issues with Trump but there are few that have done more from a policy perspective to support him. Believe as you will but I encourage you to look into actual policy and actions by Roy. Democrats fear guys like Roy a hell of a lot more than just about anyone in the GOP because they are extremely intelligent and understand how to form policy and lawfare.
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In reply to Jaxson11 • 11:11p, 8/23/25
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Roy supported claims that Trump committed an impeachable offense and he also aligned with Liz Cheney. Massive red flag for me. Not to mention him speaking out against Paxton without any facts.

Disloyal to the throne. Unforgivable. I fear if Roy is AG, there's no telling how far Roy will use his power to put Paxton in his place. Maybe Abbott could pardon Paxton?
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11:18p, 8/23/25
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Unfortunately, at the end of the day in politics it comes down to who is actually running. I've yet to find a perfect candidate and will vote for the best (or least destructive) candidate. More than likely, Chip is my preference.
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12:14a, 8/24/25
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Paxton's position will be vacant because Paxton is running for Cornyn's US Senate seat. At least three of the four guys running to replace Paxton as state AG, including Chip Roy and Aaron Reitz, are quite conservative like Paxton. Why do trans people think Roy would "put Paxton in his place"?
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