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I have to point out that I was surprised by the verdict. I expected at least one article to be a conviction.

The good news is that this verdict made clear to me where the division in the Texas Republican party is. The vote to impeach and the vote to convict show that this was a battle between Phelan and Patrick. It also, IMO, improved Patrick's position in the party. Looking at the disputes and rules for the trial, I think Patrick bent over backwards to try to give the house team the best conditions he could for the trial. I cannot say the same for Phelan and the impeachment inquiry.