Tonight, in Texas, an American Patriot stands up for everyone

[LaydeeBug]

and I will wait up with her in spirit.

As a woman, I am brimming with pride. I really hope she makes it.

[blogslut]

1. Links to the live feed and the live blog of Se. Wendy Davis' filibuster

http://www.texastribune.org/2013/06/24/dems-approach-abortion-victory-special-session-wan/#liveblog

http://www.texastribune.org

[sweetloukillbot]

2. I just clicked on it and they're gathered around the speaker and Wendy is silent

What's happening?

[tammywammy]

5. There were inquiries on a rule

About if a speaker is reading from papers and can they stop it.

But Ellis pointed out that it says if a "papers are called for" then someone can make a point and have the senate vote on stopping the reading of papers. He was asking "what papers have been called for?" The republicans are trying to get her to not be able to use notes.

Dewhurst then asked them to come up, so they're discussing that issue now.

[blogslut]

7. A point of order discussion

Davis has been reading from papers written on topics included in the bill. The opposition is trying to claim that she can't do that. It won't stop her filibuster but it will take away her ability to kill time by reading them.

The point is she has to keep filibustering until midnight CST. then the special session ends and the bill goes dormant without a vote.

[sweetloukillbot]

10. Thanks for the explanation! n/t

[LaydeeBug]

3. Thank you for posting these links blogslut. nt

[DURHAM D]

4. Right there with you.

I have been watching/listening for hours now. At the moment they are arguing a point of order. Probably gives Wendy a little break. The way she is stretching you can tell that her back hurts.

Link here - http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017127713

[derby378]

6. ChickMagic would be crying in admiration of Wendy right now

She is literally standing up for every Texas woman on the Senate floor tonight. Way to go.

[arely staircase]

8. amen

nt

[southernyankeebelle]

9. Yes indeed. God bless her.

[handmade34]

11. she has to make it...

I am so impressed and anxious as I watch... Wow!

[LaydeeBug]

20. I am too anxious to watch. But I am still glued. This is just amazing. nt

[ismnotwasm]

12. I just sent another

Story, this one from my husband

She is, among other things, reading from testimonials people send her; People send her your support!



http://wendydavisforsenate.com/standwithwendy/

[angstlessk]

13. None of the links are working..not the Washington Post, not

Texas Tribune, and not wendydavisforsenate.com...none are loading?

[blogslut]

15. Here's the direct YouTube live feed

[angstlessk]

19. Thank YOU..do all the other discussions that may last till midnight count?

[blogslut]

24. I think the trick

...is to prevent a vote on the bill. The Democrats need to insure the Senators don't get there. One hour and five minutes to go. Cross fingers!

[angstlessk]

22. Why did it suddenly become silent

[blogslut]

23. They cut the mics when nobody is officially speaking before the body

It's freaky but no worries.

[angstlessk]

25. Next question...do the other speakers take up her time or does

she have to go beyond the midnight deadline?

[blogslut]

29. Senator Davis is done. The filibuster is over.

Right now, the Democrats are using points of order and votes and considerations of parliamentary procedure to eat time. The session is over at midnight.

[angstlessk]

41. Cool, so she won...it is after midnight..or on the east coast...may need another hour in Texas?

[blogslut]

42. Another hour

Texas is on CST

[angstlessk]

33. So the asshole man who may be the attorney general cannot say anything till a WOMAN

advises him...I bet he is an idiot and she is brilliant..but a republican sycophant...GRRR

So SHE should be the attorney general and not him?

[blogslut]

37. She's the Parliamentarian

She's neutral.

As for who is riding chair, I'm still trying to find out. David Dewhurst ceded the chair after Kirk Watson challenged him.

[angstlessk]

43. Dern you know it all...I am just hoping she makes till the time

[blogslut]

48. All I know I learned from my fellow DUers

They are amazing!

[tammywammy]

44. It's Duncan as chair. n/t

[blogslut]

46. Yeah. Lubbock.

Figures. That dust does things to their brains.

[ancianita]

14. Where do I sign up for the Wendy Davis Fan Club?

[LaydeeBug]

16. let me know when you find out... nt

[sheshe2]

17. Kick! nt

[Iliyah]

18. She is a true hero

stand up and fight within the law!

[kag]

21. Big Time Kick and Rec!!!!

[Harmony Blue]

26. I hope she can pull it off.

[Coyotl]

27. I #standwithwendy image

More images here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014518211#post32

[LaydeeBug]

28. I am pretty sure the repigs killed her filibuster. Fuckers. nt

[sweetloukillbot]

30. It was an hour ago that the third point of order was issued...

The Dems are doing a masterful job of gumming up the works here. 62 minutes to go...

[Drunken Irishman]

31. They have...but Democrats doing a good job milking the remaining time...

So, there's that. About an hour left. It'll be close. But maybe they can keep using points of order to stall.

[LaydeeBug]

32. I don't understand...if the dems stall, will the filibuster be successful? nt

[Drunken Irishman]

34. Yes. Once 12:01 hits, the special session is officially over.

And they won't be able to vote.

[tammywammy]

35. If the dems stall until midnight then I guess you could say it's successful.

It won't be voted on...midnight is the end of the special session. Dumbass Perry will probably call a second special session and put this bill on the agenda though. It maybe a case of the battle won, but lose the war.

[LaydeeBug]

36. Oh Geeze. I'm drinking. nt

[sweetloukillbot]

52. +1 n/t

[Drunken Irishman]

38. He might. Tho, the outrage would be even bigger and I don't know if he risks it.

Plus, couldn't they just filibuster again?

[tammywammy]

40. I don't think Perry gives a damn what people in Texas actually think.

There were two other bills that Dewhurst should have brought up for votes before the filibuster started. Perry will use those two bills and this one to start a second special session.

The dems could filibuster again, BUT the republicans could just as easily bring it up earlier in the special session calendar and not at the very end.

[Drunken Irishman]

60. If he does, it'll be tomorrow...and on this bill only...

So, they could still filibuster similar to how they did today. That's IF the legislature even agrees to bring it back up.

[Blue_Roses]

49. I heard on the news the other night that Perry won't call

another session. I think he was mostly interested in those transportation bills going through. But, this is Texas so I could be wrong...

I'm so proud of Wendy Davis! She's awesome. I met her in 2008 when we had a Dem planning meeting. She is soft-spoken but strong in her words and conviction! Go Wendy!
Glad to see the country witness first hand what we put up with in these rwing politicians. Assholes.

[tammywammy]

50. I've heard that Perry's office wouldn't commit either way.

Even if he did say right this second he wouldn't call another special session I wouldn't believe him. Hell he could say the sky is blue and I'd look up and check.

[Blue_Roses]

56. lol...so true

We have got to get him out of there.I'm so tired of this republican run state. We have big pockets of blue in this state, so I know it can be done. Governor Goodhair needs to go.

[tammywammy]

57. I just keep thinking it'll be the next election.

It'll happen. One day.

[Cha]

39. Yes, a real hero!

[Iliyah]

45. I believe she is still

there and of course the GOPers have cut the micophone but she still pushing.

[sheshe2]

47. Stand with Texas! Stand for Women!

justjules @sandvig_julie

#sb5 #StandWithWendy "Lawmakers need to stay out of the vagina business or go to medical school." You go Wendy! pic.twitter.com/VvCbs3cBJG
5:23 PM - 25 Jun 2013



http://theobamadiary.com/

Stay Strong Texas!

[avebury]

51. If the Democrats can drag things out a little longer

they may make it until midnight! I hope that they do!

[Iliyah]

53. Go Ms. Davis!

This is America!

[Firebrand Gary]

54. kick

[avebury]

55. I would like to see the Demcrats stand up

and act like this in Washington!

[w8liftinglady]

58. Between this and the repeal of voting rights... Texas will be Blue soon

Wendy is MY State Senator.

[Sugarcoated]

59. Thank God for this woman

and other Dems with spine in Texas. I've said it before, and I'll say it once again: There's nothing more beautiful than a true liberal southerner.

[LaydeeBug]

61. We would remiss to leave out Senator Watson! And blogslut has been great on this. nt

[SunSeeker]

62. K & R

[meow2u3]

63. Leticia Van De Putte

"At what point must a female raise her voice in order to be heard over male colleagues in the room?"

[tammywammy]

64. YES YES YES

That was AWESOME!

[sweetloukillbot]

74. I don't want to take anything away from Sen. Davis, but that was the moment

When she said that, and the gallery erupted - it was the most tremendous moment of the night. That was when the Republicans lost. Senator Davis got it to the ninth inning, but Van De Putte and the crowd in the gallery closed the deal.

[avebury]

65. This is so exciting! nt

[LaydeeBug]

66. I can't breathe! omg. nt

[avebury]

67. The Democrats are non-entities in our state legislature.

I would love to see them try some of this technique!

[LaydeeBug]

70. I am in a pretty blue state, so there's a blessing. nt

[donco]

68. Did i just

see some sausage being made in the Lone Star?

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

69. Bravo, for her and her efforts.

[LaydeeBug]

71. So did we win or not? Apparently they're saying the vote passed. Dems are saying it was after 12.

Does anyone know for sure?

[LaydeeBug]

72. we won! The bill is dead. THANK YOU WENDY!!! nt

[Scurrilous]

73. K & R