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Texas Democrat John Bucy STUNS With Greg Abbott Resistance As Voter Scheme Unravels
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August 5, 2025
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8:54Now PlayingTexas Democrats, including Rep. John Bucy, do not back down in brilliant resistance of Greg Abbott and Donald Trump's scheme to rig the midterm elections in Texas as Abbott loses his mind with civil arrest warrants for the Democratic congressional leaders, who left the state ahead of vote on the GOP gerrymandering plot to block it. John Iadarola breaks it down on The Damage Report. Leave a comment with your thoughts below!
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Texas Democrats Prevent TrumpBacked Redistricting Vote Despite Abbott's Threats
"AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats on Monday prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as his political standing falters.
After dozens of Democrats left the state, the Republican-dominated House was unable to establish the quorum of lawmakers required to do business. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made threats about removing members who are absent from their seats. Democrats counter that Abbott is using “smoke and mirrors” to assert legal authority he does not have.
The Republican-dominated House quickly issued civil arrest warrants for absent Democrats and Abbott ordered state troopers to help find and arrest them, but lawmakers physically outside Texas are beyond the jurisdiction of state authorities.
“If you continue to go down this road, there will be consequences,” House Speaker Rep. Dustin Burrows said from the chamber floor, later telling reporters that includes fines."
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