Bad news doubles down on Dawnna Dukes (and it's only Monday)

We interrupt this brief hiatus for the Travis Tracker with not one but two pieces of bad news for embattled Rep. Dawnna Dukes, adding to the tragedy that is her continual defense of her indefensible behavior that earned her the social media hashtag #MasTriste.

Her bad day began this morning with a deal Rep. Dukes perhaps should not refuse, tactically speaking. The District Attorney offered to drop charges for Dukes if she resigns from office!

Matt Mackowiak, Travis GOP Chairman said this would still not be enough restitution for her HD 46 constituents:

"The allegations of corruption and misuse of office against Dawnna Dukes are very serious. Whatever the legal resolution is, it does not address her breaking her promise to the voters that she would resign if reelected, or her flagrant absences from official duty in the Capitol. Travis County residents in District 46 deserve better."

Gabriel Nila, former (and prospective) candidate, HD 46, said it's time to get it over with already and urged Mrs. Dukes to accept the deal:

"The report of a new plea deal is further proof that House Representative Dawnna Dukes has committed several violations and is given the opportunity to do the right thing and protect her reputation as a representative and as a parent. We call on Dukes to be on the right side of history and accept the plea deal so the district can move forward in having proper representation."

Mercy. But then Monday got worse for her.

Translation from legal-ese: two of her lawyers no longer wish to defend her against her 13 felony charges. This document asks the presiding judge if they may be dismissed from future trial proceedings.

Mas triste, indeed -- roughly translated from a Spanish idiom for "even sadder than before."

"Expect a continuance," Nila warned.

UPDATE: (5:37 p.m. 8/1/17) DA's office reporting Dukes offer has expired as of 5 p.m. Trial will commence.