Democrats bolt again – to New Mexico (Senators trying to halt new special session on redistricting)

The Dallas Morning News ^ | July 28, 2003 | By GROMER JEFFERS JR. and WAYNE SLATER / The Dallas Morning News

[al_c]

The dem party loves spending taxpayer's money for their whims.

And then they blame it on Perry and the Republican party. If the dems hadn't redistricted when they were in control, then they wouldn't have to be fighting it so hard now. Idiots ... every one of them.

[Between the Lines]

Well, Speaker Craddick and Lt. Governor Dewhurst could declare the absent Democrats as AWOL and proceed.

While Craddick and Dewhurst could declare that a quorum is in attendance and proceed with the vote, any senator can call for a roll call of senators present to ensure a quorum. This is why there was one senator left behind. He will ask for a roll call if any such attempt is made and the roll will show that no quorum exists.

[Theodore R.]

I haven't seen the results, but I would think 9 or 10 of the 11 are invulnerable in safe, safe districts, where the people "love democracy."

[Charles Martel]

It looks like the might be here awhile....time to plan a nice reception.

Good idea... to what address should I ship the stakes, rope and fire ants?

[Theodore R.]

No, they can boycott indefinitely, and they will be cheered by their constituents. Most of these senators represent minority constitutents who approve of these kinds of walkouts when it benefits Democrats. The Democrats too are betting that Perry and Dewhurst will tire of this matter and abandon redistricting for good.

[MeekOneGOP]

He says he’d be happy to show the Texas senators the sites of New Mexico, and treat them to some terrific New Mexican food.

He**, Governor Richardson can put them up forever as far as I'm concerned. I hope they never come back. We'll replace them with people that want to do their JOBS by representing their constituents !!

Thanks for the update.

[Theodore R.]

"Only the stupid and socialists will vote Democreep in the next election"

It could be that the TX Democrat vote of 2002 was already confined primarily to what you call the "stupid and socialists." However, the TX Democrats say that they are "lovers of democracy," particularly when they are in the majority.

[ken5050]

IT only takes ONE...

[Between the Lines]

Only four are up for reelection next year, the rest in 2006. Here are the four and their the percent of votes they got:
Gonzalo Barrientos 52%
John Witmire 60%
Ken Armbrister 53%
Judith Zaffirini 89%

[MeekOneGOP]

I would suspect that Texas taxpayers are paying for all this cr** !

Supposedly the House Chicken D's paid their own way. See also, my post #53 . . .

[ken5050]

Thanks for digging through the data..looks like two are vulnerable...

[MeekOneGOP]

Love it ! Good sign !

[MeekOneGOP]

Thank you ! Excellent post and information ! Abuse is right !!

[BSunday]

Bears repeating:

REAL TEXANS DON'T RUN AWAY

[deport]

Those percentages would be the 2000 election prior to the State redistricting... I've not looked at the projected percentages within their districts after the redistricting in 2001. I suspect they will still lean to the democrat...

[Squantos]

Theres a line in a movie called the Professionals with Lee Marvin where a man calls Lee a Bastard. He responds with ......yes sir....in my case an accident by birth. In your case a self made man.......

In some form I believe these seditious little losers who call themselves Texans are such by an accident of birth in much the same way. And self made bastards thru their socialist seditious desire to subvert the republic they swore to uphold.

Kick em in the teeth for me if seen crawling out from their rock.

Stay Safe Slim !

[ken5050]

Good point....but the number would suggest that two are vulnerable....if the right candidates, kick in the cash..and get a jazzy slogan like MY STATE REP SHOULDN'T RUN AND HIDE they can pick up the seats..

[MeekOneGOP]

There is something seriously wrong when 2 opposing sides can *both* declare that they are following "the law". I am not smart enough to figure his out. I would appreciate some help with this.

The way I see it, the House and Senate's job is to represent their constituents. In 1992, when the 'RATS called a special session and nixed the 2/3rd's rule, did the GOP FLEE to prevent redistricting from taking place? No. They stayed and tried to do the right thing. (See links and excerpts on my post #2).

What the 'RATS are pulling is obstructionism, pure and simple. And they're trying to pull it off as an honorable thing - saying that the GOP is trying to squash the voice of minorities. Yeah, right ! < /sarcasm >

I greatly detest LIBERALS !!

[Redbob]

We've got to keep up the pressure on Gov. Perry so he'll stay the course, and keep doing what needs to be done to get adequate representation for the people of Texas.

[Tijeras_Slim]

We'll dress 'em in Century 21 jackets and take 'em to Chilili!