Texas Democrats Walk Out

[VolStrom]

I am, actually.

They should stay, make their argument, vote, lose, then use it to tilt the scales back to a more sensible majority in their legislature and overcome the problem. Sue the State in federal court in the interim, if need be.

Best way to show the country what these Relublican legislatures are up to is to shine a light on it, not confuse the issue with antics.

 

[Orangeburst]

I am, actually.

They should stay, make their argument, vote, lose, then use it to tilt the scales back to a more sensible majority in their legislature and overcome the problem. Sue the State in federal court in the interim, if need be.

Best way to show the country what these Relublican legislatures are up to is to shine a light on it, not confuse the issue with antics.

What is the problem actually?

 

[VolStrom]

What is the problem actually?

Blacks peoples don't have access to a Kinkos or a copying machine, well at least according to our distinguished VP of hate.
ETA: how long ago did Fedex buy out Kinkos? 15, 20 years ago?

 

[tnmarktx]

I am, actually.

They should stay, make their argument, vote, lose, then use it to tilt the scales back to a more sensible majority in their legislature and overcome the problem. Sue the State in federal court in the interim, if need be.

Best way to show the country what these Relublican legislatures are up to is to shine a light on it, not confuse the issue with antics.

Exactly, show the people that there are some people who want to pass bills insuring free and fair elections. Also, show them how far some will go to cheat in elections and disenfranchise voters.

 

[BreatheUT]

So much for climate change, CO2 and social distancing.

 

[StarRaider]

What is the problem actually?

not enough miller lite

 

[NEO]

I don't think they should be arrested.

They took an oath and it’s no different than a military person going awol.

Both are illegal.

 

[clarksvol00]

Oregon Senate Republicans walk out for 3rd straight year, citing governor’s COVID-19 restrictions

Edit: somehow that link led to a pay wall. Here's another. Apparently Oregon reps use this tactic annually.

Oregon's 2020 Legislative Session Ends With Little To Show After Republican Walkout

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

Texas Senate passes Republican-backed voting reform bill

Here's what is actually in the Texas election bills Democrats keep comparing to Jim Crow

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Can someone please explain how it’s difficult to vote for anyone?

 

[Orange defense]

Don’t forget Lois Lerner, or Sandy Berger. Whatever happened with the Cumuo impeachment BTW?

Exactly! Nothing is happening.

 

[tnmarktx]

 

[NorthDallas40]

Womp womp

Not sure if it has to go back to the house though.

 

[Franklin Pierce]

The Texas Marxists have to stay away from Texas for about 25 days. Who is paying for those $200 per day hotel bills and all of the food they will be consuming?

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Texas Senate passes Republican-backed voting reform bill

In a party-line vote, 18-4 Senate Republicans passed a bill that would more heavily regulate voting laws, an effort that Democrats have dubbed as ‘Jim Crow 2.0.’

Eight state Senate Democrats joined House members in fleeing the state for Washington, D.C., first reported the Texas Tribune.

A ninth senator is expected to meet the group of lawmakers in the nation’s capital, but a quorum in the Senate was maintained with 22 of its 31 members present, allowing for the passage of the bill.

But while Democrats have claimed the laws proposed by GOP senators are suppressive attempts to block voter turnout, Republicans maintain the laws would secure the elective process.

Under the bill, a ban would be implemented on drive-thru voting, video surveillance would become a requirement, and tracking devices would be installed on all electronic devices used to count ballots to follow "input and activity."

Changes would be made to the state’s poll-watching system, and mail-in voting would receive renewed scrutiny – requiring all voters to include a driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number on their ballot.

Texas Senate passes Republican-backed voting reform bill

 

[Wireless1]

Let's make a deal: Texas Dems go back home and we remove the filibuster in the Senate. Full triumph across the board for representative democracy.

So if the R’s retake the senate in 2022 will your position on the filibuster change?

 

[volfanhill]

So if the R’s retake the senate in 2022 will your position on the filibuster change?

Of course not

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Here's what is actually in the Texas election bills Democrats keep comparing to Jim Crow

Under Senate Bill 1's provisions, a ban would be implemented on drive-thru voting or casting a ballot from inside a vehicle unless participating in curbside voting due to a disability. A ban would also be placed on overnight voting, requiring polls to be open a minimum of nine hours from between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Election officials would also be required to install a video surveillance system that records vote-counting activities, with a livestream made available to the public in counties with 100,000 residents or more. Those in large counties would also be required to install tracking software to monitor "all input and activity" on electronic devices used to count votes. Beginning January 1, 2024, equipment that does not disable or remove any wireless connectivity capability would be prohibited from use in tabulating votes.

SB 1 would also allow partisan poll watchers to observe election activity inside polling places and vote-counting centers as well as during curbside voting that takes place inside a vehicle. It would also make it a crime to deny access to a poll watcher.

In addition, voters would be required to include a driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number on a vote-by-mail application and the envelope containing their ballot. Individuals who help voters cast their ballot, due to language or physical needs, must fill out a document listing their name, address, relationship to the voter, and whether they're being paid by a candidate or political committee. Those who drive three or more people to the polls would also be required to fill out a similar form unless all vehicle occupants are family members.

The secretary of state will also be required to work with the Department of Public Safety to provide data on a monthly basis from the existing statewide computerized voter registration list to be used for verification of citizenship status on voter registration applications.

What's in House Bill 3?

House Bill 3 includes many of the same provisions as SB 1. In addition, it would make it a crime for public officials to offer or send vote-by-mail applications to those who have not requested one.

Here's what is actually in the Texas election bills Democrats keep comparing to Jim Crow

 

[Wireless1]

Texas should give a 30 day notice then announce that the home and all private property of anyone abandoning their office will be put up for open auction if they don’t return

Or the governor announce their replacement

 

[OrangeTsar]

The Texas Marxists have to stay away from Texas for about 25 days. Who is paying for those $200 per day hotel bills and all of the food they will be consuming?

$200 per Day?????? In DC?????? You Are FUN-NE man. I guarantee each one of these clowns is spending close to $1k per day in expenses. Democrats may talk like they are for the people, but they NEVER live like it.

 

[Franklin Pierce]

'My first meal as a fugitive': Runaway Texas Democrat is ridiculed for sharing a photo of his Caesar salad and trying to mock law enforcement after Republicans voted to arrest fleers when they return

A Texas Democratic state representative was mocked for posting an image of a caesar salad on Tuesday after fleeing his home state to Washington D.C. to block Republicans from passing voting rights bills.

'My fist (sic) meal as a fugitive. Delicious,' Gene Wu tweeted alongside a photo of his food and a Coke Zero.

'Keep looking. Don't stop,' Wu continued.

Shortly after, he followed up with another tweet saying: 'Getting warmer…'

Wu earned some backlash on Twitter when he posted his taunts and put up an image of a caesar salad in a styrofoam take-out container and a can of Coke Zero.

'First meal as a fugitive' Texas Dem ridiculed for mocking police after GOP voted to arrest fleers | Daily Mail Online

 

[Carl Pickens]

'My first meal as a fugitive': Runaway Texas Democrat is ridiculed for sharing a photo of his Caesar salad and trying to mock law enforcement after Republicans voted to arrest fleers when they return

A Texas Democratic state representative was mocked for posting an image of a caesar salad on Tuesday after fleeing his home state to Washington D.C. to block Republicans from passing voting rights bills.

'My fist (sic) meal as a fugitive. Delicious,' Gene Wu tweeted alongside a photo of his food and a Coke Zero.

'Keep looking. Don't stop,' Wu continued.

Shortly after, he followed up with another tweet saying: 'Getting warmer…'

Wu earned some backlash on Twitter when he posted his taunts and put up an image of a caesar salad in a styrofoam take-out container and a can of Coke Zero.

'First meal as a fugitive' Texas Dem ridiculed for mocking police after GOP voted to arrest fleers | Daily Mail Online

He needs an ass kicking for making a mockery out of his position. He’s proving he’s a worthless b*tch

 

[NorthDallas40]

Of course not

You forgot the blue font.

 

[Elhanan]

This is kinda funny.

I do hope they actual have to serve time…. But if they do won’t the Texas legislature run into the same problem?

 

[Weezer]

Don't stop with the walk outs. Arrest all politicians.