US EditionPaxton seeks to revoke O’Rourke group’s charter over fundraising for Texas House Democrats
Attorney General Ken Paxton alleges O'Rourke's PAC misused funds for personal expenses and unlawfully supported Democrats who fled Texas, disrupting the legislative process, court hearing set this month.
- On Friday, Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an amended petition to revoke Powered by People’s charter, a PAC founded by Robert Francis 'Beto' O’Rourke in late 2019.
- Paxton alleges Powered by People unlawfully fundraised for Texas House Democrats, misleading donors through ActBlue and using funds for private jets, hotels, and dining.
- Meanwhile, Fort Worth federal judge granted Paxton's request for a temporary injunction, expanding the order against O’Rourke and Powered by People.
- A hearing on the case is set for later this month, and as of publication, O’Rourke has not commented and said the order wasn’t stopping his fundraising.
- Multiple polls show Paxton leading Cornyn 43% to 34%, with internal surveys indicating a 17 to 20 point advantage among Texas Republican primary voters.
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Judge expands restraining order against 'Beto' O’Rourke, adds ActBlue
(The Center Square) – A judge has expanded a temporary restraining order against former U.S. Rep. Robert (Beto) O’Rourke and his organization, Powered by People, as well as ActBlue and any bank or financial institution with whom they do business.
Paxton seeks to revoke charter for O'Rourke's group
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fired another salvo in his week-long conflict with former El Paso Congressman Beto O'Rourke and O'Rourke's organization, Powered by the People. Paxton, in an amended petition filed on Friday, Aug. 15, is seeking to revoke the charter of Powered by the People, O'Rourke's political organization. Paxton suing O’Rourke, his organization over fund-raising Paxton originally filed a lawsu…
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