Texas Senate approves Republican-drawn redistricting maps in 19-2 vote as nine Democrats walk out in protest while House Democrats remain out of state.
Tag: Dems
Ken Paxton Seeks To Put Democrat Beto O’Rourke ‘Behind Bars’ Over Fundraising For AWOL Dems
Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Tuesday that he is seeking the arrest of Democrat Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke over O’Rourke’s alleged violation Read More
GOP mocks Democrats with memo about wildly unpopular ‘Project 2026’ goals, Dems shoot back
The National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee is mocking its Democratic counterpart for advancing “wildly unpopular” policy proposals as part of their “Project 2026″ goals.
Gov. Abbot still beat Newsom in disaster relief despite Texas Democrats stalling, hiding out
Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Governor Abbott’s flood relief was faster than California Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the L.A. wildfires.
Trump Promises To Clean Up D.C., And Democrats Are … Mad?
President Donald Trump vowed on Monday to clean up the nation’s capital and crack down on the rampant crime that has made Washington, D.C., unsafe Read More
Illinois Gov Says His State’s Gerrymandering Is OK — Because ‘Democracy’
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker dodged when confronted on his own state’s gerrymandered congressional map, pivoting to blame Texas Republicans of threatening “democracy.” The Illinois governor Read More
‘F*** The Rules!’: Beto Goes Off The Rails, Says Dems Will Win ‘Whatever It Takes’
Former Rep. Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke (D-TX) railed against Republicans and called on Democrats to “f*** the rules” and redraw congressional districts that would ensure Read More
Pete Buttigieg Polls A Literal Zero With Black Voters, And Bill Maher Wants Answers
Comedian and HBO host Bill Maher demanded answers when he discovered that former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg — who ran for the Democratic presidential nomination Read More
Trump nominates State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce as UN deputy representative
Tammy Bruce, a U.S. State Department spokesperson, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to become the next U.N. deputy representative.
Democratic strategist says party lacks ‘moral authority’ on Texas redistricting fight
Texas redistricting battle intensifies as Republicans push for five new seats and California considers emergency measures to counteract Republican gains.