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KP Johnson Austin, TX's avatar

Woo Hoooo!!! Such a relief!!

Cynthia Phillips's avatar

Good news. I love that Gov. Pritzker is giving us sanctuary. I hope we can make this last. I love how the press release defines Republicans as quislings who are throwing Texans under the bus so they can bow down to Trump. That is completely in line with public sentiment.

Also, the press release was just about as aggressive as one can be within the bounds of professionalism. That is the right move against Trump. He is the proverbial bully who cries when you punch him in the nose.

Cautiously optimistic here.

Michelle H. Davis's avatar

They aren't only in Illinois, they went to various locations. I'll have more details soon.

Cynthia Phillips's avatar

Thanks! I’m watching and waiting for the news conference to start.

Eva Camacho Guzman's avatar

Where? Did I miss it?

Cynthia Phillips's avatar

I was watching it on NBC5 Chicago's website. It just ended. But, I reckon they will have it archived on their website.

Liza Hameline's avatar

He was an amazing host for the DNC! I went to every possible event with him!

S maltophilia's avatar

Expect a constitutional amendment at the next opportunity to abolish or modify quorum rules. Nothing is easier to amend than the Texas constitution.

Cynthia Phillips's avatar

Heck, they'll probably try and move the March primaries back so they have time to shove the maps down our throats in more special sessions. But, I think we are putting them on their back foot by framing the narrative early. Political action against Republicans is going leave a mark, I predict.

S maltophilia's avatar

Hope you're right, but I can't see stopping that steamroller.

Mubashir Saleem's avatar

What happens next? Is this gonna result in them still passing the bill? They dont play fair

Michelle H. Davis's avatar

They can’t pass the bill if they don’t have quorum. The session ends August 23. If 51 Democrats start gone until then, the bill is dead… for this session.

Likely, Abbott will call another session to begin August 24.

Eva Camacho Guzman's avatar

Did they all leave or do you think some will show up. 🤬🤬

To any Dem congress person who shows up. Keep us posted. 😁

Mubashir Saleem's avatar

Thank you. You are a legend and this why is Journalism is important and why this administration trying hard to suffer Journalism.

Virgin Monk Boy's avatar

This is what courage looks like. While the GOP keeps trying to game the system in plain sight, Texas Democrats are actually putting their bodies on the line to stop it.

Breaking quorum isn’t just political theater. It’s resistance with teeth.

Appreciate the updates. Keep them coming. We’re watching, and we’ve got their backs.

Dr. Fake Smile's avatar

Good for them- good for us. Stand strong comrades

Mubashir Saleem's avatar

https://x.com/polltracker2024/status/1952203295759737233?s=46 Care to explain? I am pretty this is unconstitutional but he doesnt care.

Liza Hameline's avatar

Thank you for giving us the up to date on the spot independent journalism. You are a gem and that is all I can say and thank you for fighting for us and bringing a message the world that we are not sitting this out !

Judy Kay Craft's avatar

Waiting on names of those who didn’t leave

tim koss's avatar

did this just happen?: TCDP posted invites to bus down to Austin,,,,,,,,2 days after the Bus actually left?

No mention of Beto visit by TCDP......no mention of TCDP by Beto folks

Aug 9 at Ridglea Theater BTW