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'They’re scared of voters': Texas Dem defends walkout as Gov. Abbott threatens retaliation
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August 4, 2025
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1:34Now PlayingTexas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to arrest or expel Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a Trump-backed congressional map that could net Republicans five more House seats. On #MorningJoe, Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson defended the walkout, calling it “the most important thing I can do” to protect voters: “The governor's threats over the last 24 hours show just how scared they are of voters next November.”
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