“That’s to Destroy 4 Black Members of Congress” — Roland, Texas Dems BLAST GOP’s Racial Power Play
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Get rid of Abbott, Paxton, Cornyn and a few more also Ted Cruz senator.
How can you force a arrest on Texas people in another state, when no wrong has been done. 😂😂😂
Robert's should be impeached asap.
The reds are gerrymandered to the full extent ! I live in Missouri, a red state. Our governor mentioned doing what Abbott is trying to do ! Right now we have support Texas Democrats! Our democracy is at stake !💙💙💙💙
Thanks for your timely content informing Black communities with reliable innformation.
It appears they don't realize all Americans are reading the actions more than words period 🙏
Thank you for the truth ❤ The ignorance and cruelty of Trump was expected .
He don't want them problems!!!
THAT'S THE SPIRIT SIR,!!!!!... BULLIES DONT LIKE PEOPLE WHO FIGHT BACK ...😅😮😢😅😅
Fantastic discussion of the Dem. leaving Texas for the mess happening to redraw the voting maps.
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Top Comments (10)
Get rid of Abbott, Paxton, Cornyn and a few more also Ted Cruz senator.
How can you force a arrest on Texas people in another state, when no wrong has been done. 😂😂😂
Robert's should be impeached asap.
The reds are gerrymandered to the full extent ! I live in Missouri, a red state. Our governor mentioned doing what Abbott is trying to do ! Right now we have support Texas Democrats! Our democracy is at stake !💙💙💙💙
Thanks for your timely content informing Black communities with reliable innformation.
It appears they don't realize all Americans are reading the actions more than words period 🙏
Thank you for the truth ❤ The ignorance and cruelty of Trump was expected .
He don't want them problems!!!
THAT'S THE SPIRIT SIR,!!!!!... BULLIES DONT LIKE PEOPLE WHO FIGHT BACK ...😅😮😢😅😅
Fantastic discussion of the Dem. leaving Texas for the mess happening to redraw the voting maps.