The trial enters the “slog” phase – droning testimony, some of it repetitive, testing attention spans. Sharp cross examination catches the prosecution off guard. And why isn’t Ken Paxton here?
I have been somewhat surprised by the shared connections the division chiefs had before joining the AG’s office. Just how many assistant AGs has Josh Hawley promoted?
They are the result of 30 years of the Federalist Society and other groups acting as hatcheries and networking institutions for the conservative legal community. And these young, committed lawyers are everywhere!
I was surprised at the number. Expected they might have all been members of the Federalist Society. Unfamiliar with others mentioned and the ongoing relationships
after law school and clerkships. Clearly smart lawyers. Just surprised at the Josh Hawley link.
Thanks for taking one for the team and Cliff Notes'ing this even if it's already a bore at Day 3. I mean come on!!! I want some fireworks, KP!
Thanks for the encouragement, Vivian! I think the slog will improve next week.
Good catch-ups for the end of each day!
Today, I am off work and am having granite countertops installed this morning. I am tucked away in my quiet room listening to the trial.
As a Texas citizen who works in IT and not the ‘law’ field, I may have questions throughout the day - if that’s ok.
Like others, I have only been watch portions of the testimony. I try to catch up at the end if the day. The summaries are very helpful.
I have been somewhat surprised by the shared connections the division chiefs had before joining the AG’s office. Just how many assistant AGs has Josh Hawley promoted?
They are the result of 30 years of the Federalist Society and other groups acting as hatcheries and networking institutions for the conservative legal community. And these young, committed lawyers are everywhere!
I was surprised at the number. Expected they might have all been members of the Federalist Society. Unfamiliar with others mentioned and the ongoing relationships
after law school and clerkships. Clearly smart lawyers. Just surprised at the Josh Hawley link.