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FILE ? Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate in Texas, at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Sept. 9, 2026. Around the world, studies show partisan polarization is causing a breakdown in the chain reaction by which misconduct used to lead to consequences. Paxton had previously been indicted on felony charges of securities fraud and impeached for a list of allegations including bribery, dereliction of duty, obstruction of justice and abuse of the public trust. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times/Fotoarena)
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