Just So You Know
The Third Court of Appeals in Austin tossed out the charge against Rick Perry for “coercion of a public servant,” but left the felony charge of “abuse of official capacity” viable and standing.
It’s nitpicking. In actuality he abused his official capacity by coercing a public servant. The one they let stand is the stronger of the two charges.
Perry calls it a win but anydamntime you have the court affirming felony charges, you haven’t won.
FYI: There are nine justices on the Third Court. Seven of them were elected as Republicans, one was elected as a Democrat, and one was appointed by Governor Rick Perry. He can’t very well blame politics for this one. He will, but then I will giggle.