LIVE: GOV PRITZKER AND TEXAS REPS ADDRESS NATION
Texas Democrats Flee to Illinois to Block GOP Gerrymandering Scheme
Discover the courageous strategy employed by Texas House Democrats—leaving the state to deny quorum—and Governor Pritzker's steadfast support in resisting what they identify as an unlawful, Trump-directed attack on democracy.
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- Block the emergency session called by Governor Abbott aimed at enacting a partisan gerrymander scheme.
- Highlight the GOP's prioritization of political rigging over urgent state disaster relief following deadly flash floods.
- Assert that this action is necessary defense against an unprecedented, mid-decade rewrite of voting maps directed by Donald Trump.
- Texas legislators established a unified front, countering threats of arrest and imprisonment from state officials like AG Ken Paxton.
This broadcast details the historic walkout of Texas House Democrats who traveled to Illinois to prevent the Republican majority from achieving a quorum necessary to pass a new, unfair congressional map. Governor J.B. Pritzker welcomes the delegation, condemning the actions of Governor Abbott and Donald Trump as a dangerous attempt to steal democratic power ahead of the midterms. Readers will learn the specific justifications for this extreme political maneuver and the unified, high-stakes commitment required from the fleeing representatives.
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Top Comments (10)
Texas resident here. Excellent dems. Somebody needed to start the fight to stop the regime. Well done! Stay strong, speak loud. You give us hope for our country.
Thank you Gov Pritzker for supporting the Texas Dems legislators! Proud of his support!
Yaaay ,Texas Dems...TRUE AMERICANS, STANDING UP FOR AMERICA & FOR DEMOCRACY!! thank you!
The US needs an "urgent" change of the leadership
Stay strong Texas the majority of America is with you
Well done to Governor Pritzker for supporting the heroism of the Texas Democrats. And a big shout out to the Texas Dems, who have shut down the legislature and left the state to protest their treatment: let's see how the Lone Star State does in their absence.
so proud of my governor and of the Texans who are standing up for their constituents and for democracy and the rule of law!!
Yes, these politicians need to be protected so that they can fight for their constituents in Texas.
Help Texas out! We need everyone's help here to stop the corruption.
Time to stop this administration and take back the country from trumps reign of terror
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Top Comments (10)
Texas resident here. Excellent dems. Somebody needed to start the fight to stop the regime. Well done! Stay strong, speak loud. You give us hope for our country.
Thank you Gov Pritzker for supporting the Texas Dems legislators! Proud of his support!
Yaaay ,Texas Dems...TRUE AMERICANS, STANDING UP FOR AMERICA & FOR DEMOCRACY!! thank you!
The US needs an "urgent" change of the leadership
Stay strong Texas the majority of America is with you
Well done to Governor Pritzker for supporting the heroism of the Texas Democrats. And a big shout out to the Texas Dems, who have shut down the legislature and left the state to protest their treatment: let's see how the Lone Star State does in their absence.
so proud of my governor and of the Texans who are standing up for their constituents and for democracy and the rule of law!!
Yes, these politicians need to be protected so that they can fight for their constituents in Texas.
Help Texas out! We need everyone's help here to stop the corruption.
Time to stop this administration and take back the country from trumps reign of terror