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pat_k

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16. The MAGA captive judiciary could issue a rulling contrary to law. However,

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Reply #15)

Tue Aug 5, 2025, 05:01 PM

Aug 5

the legislators have clearly NOT abandoned their duty.

They have made it perfectly clear that the are acting in accord with their duty and right as legislators to block the establishment of a quorum, and thereby block a corrupt scheme to thwart the will of the voters of Texas -- and by extension, the will of the voters across the nation.

What they are doing is a moral imperative, and furthermore, their constituents support them in this.

The latest on this from Democracy Docket:

https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/texas-ag-will-ask-courts-to-vacate-seats-of-democrats-halting-gop-map/

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Texas Dems to flee state amid national redistricting battle [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 3 OP

Does anyone remember Tom Delay and his dreams of "a permanent Republican majority"? Yeah. Same shit. FadedMullet Aug 3 #1

Of course! pat_k Aug 3 #8

Thanks for the refresher. Good times. Those Texas Dems infuriated the Repubs. Time for Act Two. FadedMullet Aug 3 #13

Keep up the good fight mzmolly Aug 3 #2

It's happening as we speak NoPasaran Aug 3 #3

Yes!! Too many American's have no idea this is happening. pat_k Aug 3 #7

AWESOME news!! Way to go Texas Dems!! bluestarone Aug 3 #4

I wish they could form a posse and roll "Hot Wheels" into the Gulf of Mexico wolfie001 Aug 3 #5

Great to see! And some links (Democracy Docket analysis & 7/25 "The People v. The Power Grab" rally highlights) pat_k Aug 3 #6

Abbot is threatening to try to remove these legislators from office LetMyPeopleVote Aug 4 #15

The MAGA captive judiciary could issue a rulling contrary to law. However, pat_k Aug 5 #16

I like courageous Democrats orangecrush Aug 3 #9

The "Killer Ds" ride again! CapnSteve Aug 3 #10

Will TSF sic ICE on the fleeing Dem reps? WestMichRad Aug 3 #11

Sorry, but "flee"? GenThePerservering Aug 3 #12

Governor Pritzker is putting the Texas Democrats up in one of his hotels free of charge LetMyPeopleVote Aug 4 #14