Skip to comments.
Texas Democrats Bolt Again
Houston Chronicle ^
| July 28, 2003
| Clay Robison
Posted on 07/28/2003 1:21:03 PM PDT by wkcoop
July 28, 2003, 3:08PM
Texas Democrats bolt again By CLAY ROBISON Copyright 2003 Houston Chronicle
AUSTIN -- An unknown number of Democratic state senators abruptly left the state Capitol this afternoon after learning that Gov. Rick Perry planned to immediately call a second special session on congressional redistricting.
One Democratic senator who asked not to be named, told the Chronicle in a phone interview that senators were apparently on their way out of town.
"I have no idea where we're going. I just know in a little bit we will be out of pocket," the senator said.
He would not say how many senators had left but called it an "adequate" number to break a quorum and keep the Senate from conducting business.
The Senate requires two-thirds, or 21 senators, to be present to conduct business, meaning the absence of 11 senators could break a quorum. There are 12 Democrats in the Senate.
The senator said the action was precipitated by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's decision to bypass a traditional Senate rule that requires a two-thirds vote to debate any bill.
That rule, which has been in effect during the current special session, has so far blocked redistricting in the Senate.
The senator said the Democrats fled because they feared Perry would immediately call a second special session and Dewhurst would lock down the Senate chambers and prevent members from leaving.
The first session was to end by midnight Tuesday, but the Senate adjourned at 2:30 p.m. and the House was expected to adjourn minutes later.
Dewhurst earlier had told reporters Perry was expected to call a second special session minutes after both houses adjourned.
Of the 12 Democratic senators, the only one to show up for a 2 p.m. session today was Ken Armbrister of Victoria.
In May, more than 50 representatives hid out for several days to block action on congressional redistricting, forcing the governor to call a special session.
TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New Mexico; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: awol; democrats; quorum; redistricting; texas
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 101-120, 121-140, 141-160 ... 181-199 next last
To: Flyer
What in the heck are they doing?! I cannot believe that people will give them a pass on this a second time? (jumping up and down and saying bad things!!)
Dagnabbit, now I've scared the dog.
This is just unfreakingbelievable. These people aren't adults, they're children. Spoiled petulant children at that.
To: RikaStrom
Dagnabbit, now I've scared the dog.Maybe some threads need a (Put the dog out alert) added to the title. Then we can jump up and down and say bad things without petrifying the pooch.
122
posted on
07/28/2003 6:19:33 PM PDT
by
Flyer
(No one reads tag lines)
To: All
These folks need to be physically assaulted. If they get a broken nose, good.
I can't believe the Repubs didn't keep track of them at all times. Idiots.
123
posted on
07/28/2003 6:32:26 PM PDT
by
rwfromkansas
(http://www.collegemedianews.com *some interesting radio news reports here; check it out*)
To: gsrinok
Get your OK Highway Patrol to check every car coming in from the interstate.
124
posted on
07/28/2003 6:39:20 PM PDT
by
rwfromkansas
(http://www.collegemedianews.com *some interesting radio news reports here; check it out*)
To: wkcoop
Can't Ashcroft invoke the Patriot Act on them?
To: ravingnutter
If the Texas State Constitution can be used to stuff it down the rats throats, then it will happen!
rats have a proven self preservation instinct over the centuries, and our furry leftists in the Texas Senate/House will play every game they can to make sure they survive.
We just got rid of another one with the election of Bob Duell in our district. One by one!
VISUALIZE NO LIBERALS!
To: mathluv
Hey Matamoras, MX is where that American student was taken and executed by Santa Ria believers.
MAYBE THEY'LL FIND THE RATS AND DO THE SAME!!!
127
posted on
07/28/2003 7:06:26 PM PDT
by
Humidston
(Do not remove this tag under penalty of law)
To: Flyer
We need an awesome "hook" to gain attention of the media and SHAME the Rats. Something
REALLY catchy!
Maybe time to take this discussion to the "netherlands" so we can speak privately amongst ourselves??
FREEPERS, PUT YOUR THINKING CAPS ON!!
128
posted on
07/28/2003 7:09:41 PM PDT
by
Humidston
(Do not remove this tag under penalty of law)
To: wkcoop
In 2004 most of the dummycrats will find out how the people of the Great State Of Texas Need them to do the job they were elected to do.We will put people in the Goverment that will work for TEXAS not for Daschle And Bill Clinton.GOOD BY YOU SAP SUCKERS HOPE TO NEVER SEE YOU AGAIN.
129
posted on
07/28/2003 7:11:22 PM PDT
by
solo gringo
(Always Ranting Always Rite)
To: Humidston
Well, the more I read on this thread, it's looks like NM, not old. A different state with a diff dim gov.
130
posted on
07/28/2003 7:13:32 PM PDT
by
mathluv
To: wkcoop
A modest money-saving suggestion:
131
posted on
07/28/2003 7:19:30 PM PDT
by
kcar
(T)
To: Flyer
Okay - we need 200 or more people for a good showing. Whatcha say gang? Let me know when and where. I'm in town for the time being and will happily participate. Perhaps the ole Democrat HQ on La Branch would be a good place?
To: mathluv
Realistically, it is called self preservation for the rats.
From what I have read excerpts from fellow Freepers quoting from the Texas Constitution: the furry leftists are running away, and the Congrssional Districts cannot be changed until there is a quorum period!
The State of Texas has the resources to keep the session going indefinatley , and deny the rat trial lawyers and trial lawyer interest Senators their slimey rat income. As in a forced quorum.
Meanwhile, the Republicans can be drawing the rules on when the MEETING continues with State resources, if necessary, to convey their transportation when enough of the rats decide to show their faces.
The DPS should know who their friends are in State Government, and hopefully, when ordered, would be most cooperative in rounding the bstrds up...even rat State Senators.
To: GOPcapitalist
Hi there, buddy! Rat HQ sounds good to me - since there's no way we'd ever find them anywhere else! Now we just need a catchy theme...
134
posted on
07/28/2003 7:33:08 PM PDT
by
Humidston
(Do not remove this tag under penalty of law)
To: Aarchaeus
No. It just hasn't been done because the Republican wimps we have in Austin They have just caught the same disease that the U.S. Senate has.
Lott, Frist no change........
To: oldtimer
Our resources are not too good right now.
136
posted on
07/28/2003 7:35:13 PM PDT
by
mathluv
To: oldtimer
How about your Rat buddy in Dallas? What's his name? ....Ralph Hall. Anyway, you need to chew him out next time you see him. Shame on them ALL!
137
posted on
07/28/2003 7:36:24 PM PDT
by
Humidston
(Do not remove this tag under penalty of law)
To: wkcoop
bump
138
posted on
07/28/2003 7:42:30 PM PDT
by
lowbridge
(You are the audience. I am the author. I outrank you! -Franz Liebkind, The Producers)
To: wkcoop
If someone would just 'bolt' the democrats to the house floor, you guys wouldn't have this problem ;0)
139
posted on
07/28/2003 7:44:28 PM PDT
by
Chad Fairbanks
(Some days, it's just not worth gnawing through the straps...)
To: Humidston
Ralph Hall is not a rat. Check his voting record, and it a helluva lot better than most Republicans.
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 101-120, 121-140, 141-160 ... 181-199 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson