It has long been my fear that once our democrats assume the reigns, they become impotent. Too often democrats become mealy-mouthed, useless poseurs who brag about "reaching across the aisle" and "bipartisan support,' as if concessions to fascists, misogynists, and racists was something to crow about. We call these establishment democrats and their weakness is how we got here.
Gina and Vikki are relentless fighters. I hope the others are up to the challenge.
Gina's press conference today was about the "bipartisan transitions and administration". Greg Abbott never said similar words. There is much work to be done.
It would be a mistake to assume that the voters who delivered this huge victory will stay blue just because. Democrats need to keep organizing in 2027. We can use canvassing to tell voters -- of all stripes -- what the Dems are delivering on, and that the Republicans are obstructing if they do. This will keep our volunteers engaged so we aren't accelerating out of a dead stop in 2028. It's much better to build a machine and keep it running.
150 state representatives, but no map that shows the exact borders, down to the street level.
Yes, its easy to find MY representatives, But-
County lines, major freeways, are the usually the only identifiers on the statewide maps..
When 'doing my own research' looking for an obscure representative in Houston or any other big city. If i can see the neighborhood, I can usually get a feel for the constituency, based on my travel, friends etc. With all the Nerds & technology around, Id think it'd be easy to build such a map.
FWIW, my dream campaign finance regulations would BAN ALL contributions outside of ones primary residence, districts
*Dubya,
It has long been my fear that once our democrats assume the reigns, they become impotent. Too often democrats become mealy-mouthed, useless poseurs who brag about "reaching across the aisle" and "bipartisan support,' as if concessions to fascists, misogynists, and racists was something to crow about. We call these establishment democrats and their weakness is how we got here.
Gina and Vikki are relentless fighters. I hope the others are up to the challenge.
I think they will. We have to stay on them.
Gina's press conference today was about the "bipartisan transitions and administration". Greg Abbott never said similar words. There is much work to be done.
It would be a mistake to assume that the voters who delivered this huge victory will stay blue just because. Democrats need to keep organizing in 2027. We can use canvassing to tell voters -- of all stripes -- what the Dems are delivering on, and that the Republicans are obstructing if they do. This will keep our volunteers engaged so we aren't accelerating out of a dead stop in 2028. It's much better to build a machine and keep it running.
personal pet peeve,
150 state representatives, but no map that shows the exact borders, down to the street level.
Yes, its easy to find MY representatives, But-
County lines, major freeways, are the usually the only identifiers on the statewide maps..
When 'doing my own research' looking for an obscure representative in Houston or any other big city. If i can see the neighborhood, I can usually get a feel for the constituency, based on my travel, friends etc. With all the Nerds & technology around, Id think it'd be easy to build such a map.
FWIW, my dream campaign finance regulations would BAN ALL contributions outside of ones primary residence, districts