Just a note on the reality of Texas politics.

[ananda]

Wendy Davis represents the last gasp of the former VRA. If it weren't for VRA,
she would have gotten elected. VRA is gone now.

Texas is well and truly gerrymandered, and there is nothing to stop Texas from
immediately implementing voter ID and new "redistricting" maps.

So, Texas is NOT going blue any time soon unless a LOT of people get out to
vote Democratic. And I don't just mean the ordinary lot of people, I mean a
HELLUVALOTTA people... voting blue.

But then, even if that were to happen, the Reeps will still cheat by suppressing
those helluvalotta votes through whatever means necessary.

In other words, I won't think Texas will turn blue until it actually happens.

[HardTimes99]

1. I don't want to rain on anyone's parade this morning, but

can't TX Gov. Perry simply call another Special Session to pass the Forced Birth bill?

N.B. I use 'Forced Birth' in my attempt to follow George Lakoff's wisdom to use language to frame the issue.

[Gothmog]

3. The GOP was a little shocked by reaction

Goodhair may be a little worried about the fact that he is motivating women voters

[ananda]

4. Yes.

The Texas Reeps are already talking next special session.

[HardTimes99]

6. Figured as much. They'll probably shove the measure through after the

novelty of Davis' stand has worn off and people have moved on to the next issue du jour.

Right now, my wife (who stays on top of this issue much better than I can) informs me that there is only 1 clinic serving women in the entire state of Alabama. So this problem of reasonable access extends way, way beyond the boundaries of Texas.

[Gothmog]

2. Section 2 of the voting rights act is still in effect

[the San Antonio federal court used Section 2 of the voting rights act to protect this seat. It is harder to sue under Section 2 but this remedy can still be effective

[ananda]

5. Thanks.

I hope so.

Have ya'll joined Battleground Texas yet?

[Gothmog]

7. I have been to some events

My daughter is working with one of their field workers in my county. I have been to a couple events and will be giving some more money to this group