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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
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To: MeeknMing
Now THAT is one cool Armadillo... ;0)
141
posted on
07/28/2003 7:55:38 PM PDT
by
Chad Fairbanks
(Some days, it's just not worth gnawing through the straps...)
To: Humidston
"Democrats run for office, one in, they run FROM office..."?
142
posted on
07/28/2003 7:57:10 PM PDT
by
Chad Fairbanks
(Some days, it's just not worth gnawing through the straps...)
To: Chad Fairbanks
"one in" should read "once in".... oops.
143
posted on
07/28/2003 7:58:15 PM PDT
by
Chad Fairbanks
(Some days, it's just not worth gnawing through the straps...)
To: Chad Fairbanks
We have to come up with:
1. Cheap, easy to assemble costumes that match our theme.
2. Something cool and semi-comfortable for the hot sun.
3. Something so catchy it attracts the press in droves.
4. If we can possibly do it, we need to do it in a humorous way. (Thru gritted teeth, LOL!)
LAUGH AT THOSE FOOLS! (Like CSE does when they protest.)
144
posted on
07/28/2003 8:02:40 PM PDT
by
Humidston
(Do not remove this tag under penalty of law)
To: Humidston
Have someone in a rabbit suit, with a sign around his neck that reads "Governor"... then, while you all are dressed as Knights of the Round Table (with signs reading "Democrat" around your necks), another freeper who is dressed as a wizard says "It's no orrrrdinary special session...." and you all shout "Run Awaaaaaay!!!!"
I have no clue what the above means, but it sounded cool a second ago....
145
posted on
07/28/2003 8:07:38 PM PDT
by
Chad Fairbanks
(So, I'm in the park wondering why frisbees get larger as they get closer when suddenly, it hits me..)
To: wkcoop
In Texas politics, these sniveling traitors are called, "The Killer Ds"...I saw a sign outside the Austin Capitol after the cowards bolted the first time...it read, "The Chicken Ds Wear Lacy Panties!" These spineless little partisans run like spoiled toddlers every time they don't get their way. When the Democrats controlled Texas politics for over 100 years, the Republicans never cut and ran like these immature crybabies!
To: Chad Fairbanks
>>I have no clue what the above means, but it sounded cool a second ago....<<
ROFLOL!!! Me neither! ;-)
147
posted on
07/28/2003 8:13:16 PM PDT
by
Humidston
(Do not remove this tag under penalty of law)
To: PatriotBill
>>immature crybabies<<
I like it. Maybe we could all dress up like little kids and throw a tantrum on the steps of the rat HQ....?
148
posted on
07/28/2003 8:14:30 PM PDT
by
Humidston
(Do not remove this tag under penalty of law)
To: Humidston
I probably shouldn't have been watching 'Monty Python' before posting... ;0)
149
posted on
07/28/2003 8:14:43 PM PDT
by
Chad Fairbanks
(So, I'm in the park wondering why frisbees get larger as they get closer when suddenly, it hits me..)
To: wkcoop
The sad part is having to wait for an election to FIRE them all.
150
posted on
07/28/2003 8:26:23 PM PDT
by
tazman3
To: PatriotBill
Well, we could all have some chicken feed delivered to the relevant offices and/or motel rooms. I tried that in OK.
Ya know, if I was a conspiracy type, I would think they had planned their exit with me in mind. I was in Albuquerque Monday and my flight left at 1530 MST. The first story I saw posted here at ... drumroll please ... 1530 MST.
151
posted on
07/28/2003 8:34:49 PM PDT
by
SWake
("Make it a cheeseburger" Lyle Lovett)
To: wkcoop
bump
To: Dane
Time for the liberal media to set up at a Holiday Inn in OK, LA, or NM. Latest confirmation has them staying at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid Hotel.
To: Humidston
We need to also be sure it gets mentioned on talk radio. I heard Chris Baker today and he was furious at the Dems who fled so it's worth a try.
To: GOPcapitalist
Just got off phone with daughter.... She suggested we find those gigantic pacifiers and take them to our protest. Maybe wear diapers and cry a lot. Throw tantrums.
155
posted on
07/28/2003 8:44:27 PM PDT
by
Humidston
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To: GOPcapitalist
Yeah, but after an hour or so he decided he was "tired of talking politics" and changed the subject. ARGHHH! I turned him off at that point.
156
posted on
07/28/2003 8:47:02 PM PDT
by
Humidston
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To: wkcoop
What a bunch of pansies. Sissies! Losers! Face the music, you bunch of hypocritical cowards!
157
posted on
07/28/2003 8:53:29 PM PDT
by
admiralsn
(If you want to make God laugh, tell him your future plans.)
To: Aarchaeus
Can the governor do that? Declare their seats vacant? Because if he can, then there is where we need to exert the pressure.
To: wkcoop
159
posted on
07/28/2003 9:59:30 PM PDT
by
lowbridge
(You are the audience. I am the author. I outrank you! -Franz Liebkind, The Producers)
To: wkcoop
Recall vote !
160
posted on
07/28/2003 10:36:13 PM PDT
by
Squantos
(Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscript catapultas habebunt.)
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