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Texas Voting Rights Battle Goes National
Everything’s bigger in Texas — including showdowns in the state legislature, apparently. Here’s the latest in the Democrats’ 24-hour Hail Mary to protect voting rights in the Lone Star State.
The Overview
In an effort to block GOP-led bills that would restrict voting, Democrats fled to Washington, D.C. — and they don’t plan to return until the Lone Star State’s special session ends in August.
TX Dems Arrive in D.C.
After flying to the nation's capital, Texas Democrats held a series of press conferences — the first step in their fight to protect Texans' voting rights.
And Break Out Into Song
Powerful moment: Democrats sing "We Shall Overcome" during a press conference on Capitol Hill.
We will over. We will, we will? We will. Thank you Misty.
TX Governor Threatens Arrest
Gov. Greg Abbott responds to TX Dems fleeing: "As soon as they come back in the state of Texas, they will be arrested, they will be cabined inside the Texas Capitol until they get their job done." He also says he will "call special session after special session" until GOP voting rights bills are passed.
Audits, recounts are conducted in Arizona, in Wisconsin, in Georgia. It was recounted three times. It's clear. Here are those who challenge the …
TX Legislature Votes to Bring Dems Back
Texas legislature passes a motion 76-4 to bring back Democrats who fled to D.C. "under warrant of arrest if necessary." However, the impact of the move is unclear since Texas state troopers lack jurisdiction in the nation’s capital.
They're being 76,000 for days. The motion is adopted. Members the sergeant of arms, and in the offices point about Hammer directed to send for all …
Ted Cruz Weighs In ... Of Course
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Texas Democrats in D.C.: “This is, at the end of the day, politics, and they need to get back to doing their jobs.” Booked any flights lately, Mr. Senator?
What you're saying the Democrats do here is a political stunt. And, you know, I will say it's ironic as they were getting on their private jet to fly …
Chuck Schumer Meets With TX Dems
“The governor and the Republican legislators will be remembered on the dark and wrong side of history.” — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) condemns Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) and state Republicans during a meeting with Texas Democrats.
These lawmakers are brave, their courageous and they're simply fighting for the right of every Texan to have the right to vote. What could be more …
President Biden Has the Final Word
And he doesn't mince words: Democrats — and their fight to protect voting rights — has the president's firm support.
