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pat_k

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22. With Republicans suppressing votes they have an uphill battle.

Reply to lostincalifornia (Reply #19)

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 09:32 PM

Jul 30

But they ARE battling. And will break quorum if they must. And that will make the corrupt power grab national news. The blatant attempt to steal 2026 in advance will piss off more independents and wake up more people. In his Senate run, Beto lost by less than 3% (closest race in 40 years) and significantly raised turnout. And Democrats ran in every congressional district and flipped a couple. And in the years since, they've been doing a better job at organizing and running everywhere than most states.

https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/can-texas-democrats-stop-the-redistricting-by-breaking-quorum/

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Where are the folks who assured me and others we didn't know what we were talking about [View all] Eliot Rosewater Jul 30 OP

I said it day one Eliot Rosewater Jul 30 #1

Also, I believe they're going to announce very Eliot Rosewater Jul 30 #2

Fuckin hell this is some BULLSHIT!!!! AZJonnie Jul 30 #3

I am telling you right now we will be lucky if we are allowed to have Eliot Rosewater Jul 30 #6

Would not shock me one bit if they try to pull that stunt but it won't be til after Nov 2026 I'd wager AZJonnie Jul 30 #7

The "if" is utter nonesense. pat_k Jul 30 #11

They are in Congress. 1WorldHope Jul 30 #4

They are going to murder Americans and I'm wondering if we're just gonna do nothing Eliot Rosewater Jul 30 #5

As I've said here before, Woodycall Jul 30 #20

Indeed. Some B.See Jul 30 #8

Bush v. Gore marked a turning point. And the Democrats in congress... pat_k Jul 30 #14

I thought they were going to cut our Social Security checks months ago. Silent Type Jul 30 #9

The notion that "child accounts will earn so much they'll replace social security" is insane. pat_k Jul 30 #10

They've been trying that since FDR got SS passed. Relax. It'll never happen... brush Jul 30 #12

No more elections at least not the kind where everybody gets to vote Eliot Rosewater Jul 30 #13

I will never underestimate the ferocity of Texas Democrats. pat_k Jul 30 #16

Then how come Beto lost against the worst people Texas had? Abbott when he ran for Governor against Beto, lostincalifornia Jul 30 #19

With Republicans suppressing votes they have an uphill battle. pat_k Jul 30 #22

Assuming they continue to hold elections Dixiegrrrl Jul 30 #15

Three and a half years for TSF to continue fucking up. brush Jul 30 #17

Those who refused to vote for the Democratic nominee in 2016 and 2024. Everyone knew what the lostincalifornia Jul 30 #18

Besset was a hedge fund player who worked for Soros, voted for Gore, and lostincalifornia Jul 30 #21