“That’s to Destroy 4 Black Members of Congress” — Roland, Texas Dems BLAST GOP’s Racial Power Play
Texas Democrats Bust Quorum Defending Against Racist Gerrymandering
Texas Democrats walked out to deny Republicans a quorum, aiming to halt the passage of redistricting maps explicitly targeting the elimination of Black and Brown congressional representation. Learn the specific political maneuvers and legal battles surrounding this high-stakes procedural fight.
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- Stop the immediate plan to eliminate four Black congressional seats using racially motivated district packing.
- Republicans are attempting to draw maps that dilute minority power while White populations decline, violating existing admissions about drawing maps neutrally.
- The quorum denial is a necessary, though rarely used, political tool dating back to the 19th century, used effectively in previous legislative battles.
- Guests Congressman VC and Representative Thompson provide insider context on the targeted incumbents and the constitutional implications of the Governor's reaction.
This discussion focuses on the Texas House Democrats' strategic quorum disruption to block a special session aimed at enacting partisan, discriminatory gerrymandered maps. Guests analyze the racist intent behind reducing minority influence, the legal justifications cited by both sides, and assign blame for the Supreme Court's role allowing these tactics to surface.
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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.
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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.