Governor Calls 3rd Special Session (Texas Redistricting)

AP ^ | 09.09.2003

[SolidSupplySide]

Governor Rick Perry has called a third special legislative session that is set to begin Monday. That's what his spokeswoman said Tuesday.

The decision follows two special sessions on congressional redistricting during the summer. Neither produced a new redistricting plan as Democrats in the Texas Senate blocked a floor vote on a proposal.

Perry spokeswoman Kathy Walt didn't immediately offer details about the third session, but says the governor's proclamation would be issued shortly.

[steelwheels]

How does this sound? RICK PERRY FOR PRESIDENT

[Quix]

I hope he's already

GOT THE LEMMocRATS in custody!!!!

If not, he needs to set up boarder checkposts ASAP!

[Quix]

For sure.

[MeekOneGOP]

I'm looking forward to seeing Leticia again. (Yea, right!)

LOL ! Give Leticia these regards ...

sorry, i couldn't resist that :O)

And if ya see Rick Perry and David Dewhurst, tell them to keep up the great work !! ...

[Arrowhead1952]

Then put a bounty on their heads. 50K each ..... someone will get them.

They have MoveOn.org and CPUSA behind their cause. They are such COWARDS!

[DrewsDad]

Sen. Juan Hinojosa of McAllen told his hometown newspaper this weekend the senators were planning press conferences in Lubbock and Waco upon their return to Texas, culminating with a rally at the steps of the state Capitol.

Heads up!

[SwinneySwitch]

I never missed my little ChickenDee in OK, or my ChickenDumb in NM!

[hollywood]

"The decision follows two special sessions on congressional redistricting during the summer. Neither produced a new redistricting plan as Democrats in the Texas Senate blocked a floor vote on a proposal."

Notice how conveniently this AP hack-job left out HOW the rats previously blocked the floor votes. I guess it wouldn't look good to print something like: "... as Democrats in the Texas Senate blocked a floor vote on a proposal by fleeing to adjacent states to avoid the probable loss."

[deport]

Actually, I'm more concerned about Ratliff.

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I don't think he'll run and he may not show up but he'll be available I'd guess if they have to go fetch him.... He'll most likely not be any help and vote against most/all plans but the votes in the Senate are there I suspect.

[ChewedGum]

We do need to keep some of the good leadership here in TX.

Gum

[Allegra]

I wish I could sit in the State Capitol Building and watch the Special Session.

Since the guys post obligatory pictures of people like Ann Coulter (yes, I dig her too, just not the same way you guys do...) I think we ladies need an obligatory picture of The Handsome Guv.

[snopercod]

Under the Texas Constitution, the Governor has the power to declare those RAT seats vacant and appoint replacements.

That's what he should have done. Maybe the next time...

[scottlang]

How does this sound? RICK PERRY FOR PRESIDENT

He may just have the makings for a good president. I need to see more of him, but I do like it so far.

[SMGFan]

Is this really going to result in redistricting? Or will it be the same old disappointment?

[SolidSupplySide]

Under the Texas Constitution, the Governor has the power to declare those RAT seats vacant and appoint replacements.

Where did you find that in the Constitution?

[MeekOneGOP]

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[Dubya]

Perry calls back lawmakers for fourth round at redistricting

I didn't think Perry had it in him to call it.
I'm so glad he did.

Thanks for the ping.

[mtbopfuyn]

Not gonna hold my breath.

[TRY ONE]

"Any new congressional boundaries drawn by lawmakers would have to be approved by the U.S. Department of Justice. There is uncertainty on the deadline for drawing new lines in time to gain the federal approval for use of the new districts in the March 2 primaries."


We now have in this land two branches of government that make laws and public policy, and Congress is the lesser of the two.

[MeekOneGOP]

You bet.
It's gonna happen. It's just a matter of time. The 'RATS obstruction
of running away is over now. They gotta take their medicine ...