David Dewhurst’s nephew’s wife got picked up for shoplifting.  That on its own would even have gotten picked up in the local newspaper.

David Dewhurst: Texas State Tool

But when you’re white, privileged, powerful, and a complete jerk, things can get out of control faster than a jackrabbit with six legs.

Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst called the Allen police department to get the woman out of jail, saying such delightfully loaded things such as, “Sergeant, you don’t know me, but every year I’m the No. 1 pick of all the law enforcement agencies in Texas. I’m the No. 1 pick, and I want you to do whatever is the proper thing,”

Dewhurst also asked for a judge’s cellphone number. He did not get it.

Dewhurst is unaccustomed to not getting what he wants.

Of course Democrats thought this was improper.

But it was Dewhurst’s Republican opponent, Dan Patrick,  who claimed the devil, a Ouija board, and seven sacrificed virgins were involved.

Patrick, who has announced that he will challenge Dewhurst in next year’s GOP primary, called Dewhurst’s call a “blatant abuse of power.”

“I was saddened and disappointed to hear today’s report that David Dewhurst attempted to use his power and influence to get a family member out of jail,” Patrick said in a statement. “The fact that David Dewhurst believes he and his family are above the law is the height of arrogance and recklessness.”

Patrick, Dude, arrogance and recklessness are  in the Republican Bill of Rights so get off your high horse and wipe that poop grin off your face.

And, you can hear the whole call right here and hear the nicest threats you’ve ever heard.

Thanks to everybody for the heads up.