Andrew Cates

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

It still requires a political advertising disclaimer, but it is not otherwise illegal. This is an expansion of previous paid social media influencer strategies discussed last year, and it could really open up the pay-to-play engagement market in political campaigning. 6/6

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

If you haven't heard yet, the TX Ethics Commission just made a significant rule change and dropped some opinions that could have serious impacts for the rest of this campaign cycle. Read on... 1/6 #txlege

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

3. Another opinion confirms that it is not considered bribery under the Penal Code for a candidate, political party or PAC to pay online social media users to engage with a post (incl views, watching videos & completing surveys). 5/6

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

Mr. Craft ought to check PACER once in a while. The Johnson Amendment is still alive and well and his church could be fined or lose their tax status for this bold display of illegal activity. https://t.co/KCx0pR2aow
@AngelaMathew13

[Dallas Morning News @dallasnews]

Keith Craft, lead pastor at Elevate Life Church in Frisco, said his congregation should vote for mayoral candidate Rod Vilhauer, who helped build the church. https://t.co/D92Dn4upCI

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

If they keep this up, the “ineffectual” D’s in Congress who have sat idly by may prove to be geniuses. The GOP just can’t help but do something dumb just as soon as everyone forgot the last insane thing they did. All right before midterms too. Unreal

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[Andrew Cates @andycates]

@granitewinger Agree with other that this could be tortious interference, but on a larger scale, don’t forget who they are reporting these dinners for. The lobby takes a lot of bullets for electeds to keep the system going, but that magnanimity only goes so far. Careful what you wish for, Dave

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

Good reminder for candidates out there. Paying your family members to work on your campaign is okay only as long as it’s fair market value. Anything more and you invite a formal complaint.

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[Andrew Cates @andycates]

@PhilJankowski @lmcgaughy @benwermund Glad this is getting so much attention. Shame it didn’t at the capitol

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

@data_atx @MQSullivan Some of y’all have never looked at the state lobby laws nor interacted with the TX legislature and it shows.

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

@taygoldenstein @elyseyates @HoustonChron @TexasTribune Hooray! Congrats Taylor! Looking forward to what’s next

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

Let’s just keep this in mind the next time we hear those from the GOP screaming about “CLOSE THE PRIMARIES” and trying to call it election fraud.
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[Andrew Cates @andycates]

@LordDraco3004 @tx_cole @ChristiCraddick Purple?! What world are you living in? The GOP has had almost a supermajority in the legislature since 2010 when the tea party came in and the D’s haven’t won statewide in like 40 years. If there’s a systemic problem, the call is coming from inside the house.

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

@deevah007 @MarcVeasey That’s what I was thinking. I’m pretty sure this dude isn’t elected at the statewide or federal level at all.

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

@scottbraddock Wonder how whoever you’re talking about rationalizes their way around the personal use of contributions prohibition

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

@Hey_Lauri @RafaelAnchia @MALCTx He actually is suing Jane Nelson already, but because she won’t close the GOP primaries. It’s a mess over there.

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

@moniconga @MikeBoard1200 @KenPaxtonTX @JoltInitiative @MariaBartiromo Problem is, those punitive damages don’t come out of Paxton’s pocket. They come from tax dollars at the state level. So that’s cool.

[Andrew Cates @andycates]

Well, hate to say I told you so, but I told you this was going to happen. And by invoking @realmitchlittle’s “parody” phrase he used so much on the back mic, there’s nothing she can do about it.
https://t.co/YXJXznW4cf. Welcome to the new AI campaign hellscape.