bonnie Posted December 15, 2010 Posted December 15, 2010 It's official: 2 Tex Dems join Republican Party David Paulin It's official: Two Texas Democratic lawmakers have switched parties and are now Republicans. One is Hispanic. As the Austin American-Statesman reports: Both represent House districts that just a few years ago were considered Democratic Party strongholds. The party switches - the most at one time in the House in more than 15 years - give Republicans a so-called "supermajority" in the Texas House, meaning that with 100 GOP lawmakers they can pass laws, waive rules and do other legislative things with little that Democrats can do stop them. In Texas, at least, the Democrat brand is so seriously damaged, apparently, that even in onetime strongholds, legislators are jumping ship. Even worse news for the Dems: If [the GOP] win a Seguin-area seat to replace the late Rep. Edmund Kuempel in Tuesday's election, as expected, their majority will reach 101. Quote Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument, or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make, period ... ... Wish more people would realize this. Quotes by Susan Gottesman
Dr. Shane Posted December 16, 2010 Posted December 16, 2010 One of them is Aaron Peña who represents the district next to mine. This is really bad for Democrats because Texas is gaining congressional seats and will be redrawing congressional district lines. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
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