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Shell_Seas

(3,474 posts) Mon Aug 30, 2021, 01:50 PM Aug 2021

Texas Republicans On Record: No Intention Of Expanding Voter Access

Texas Republicans are determined to take away the rights of Texans to vote; not only is this clear by their terrible voter suppression bill, but also by the amendments they refused to accept for it.

https://livingbluetx.com/2021/08/republicans-refuse-expanding-voter-access/

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Texas Republicans On Record: No Intention Of Expanding Voter Access (Original Post) Shell_Seas Aug 2021 OP

They are getting away with murder, and they don't care who knows it. We cannot stop them, yet. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 #1

They sure as hell don't try to hide it. Shell_Seas Aug 2021 #2

They know we're powerless to stop them. But that can, and hopefully will, change. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 #3

We are not powerless to stop them PortTack Aug 2021 #4

Thanks for the info. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 #5

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,451 posts)

1. They are getting away with murder, and they don't care who knows it. We cannot stop them, yet. n/t

Reply to Shell_Seas (Original post)

Mon Aug 30, 2021, 01:56 PM

Aug 2021

Shell_Seas

(3,474 posts)

2. They sure as hell don't try to hide it.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #1)

Mon Aug 30, 2021, 01:58 PM

Aug 2021

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,451 posts)

3. They know we're powerless to stop them. But that can, and hopefully will, change. n/t

Reply to Shell_Seas (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 30, 2021, 02:03 PM

Aug 2021

PortTack

(34,830 posts)

4. We are not powerless to stop them

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #3)

Mon Aug 30, 2021, 02:11 PM

Aug 2021

This bill, if it become law will face legal challenges. It’s not a slam dunk, but much of the most egregious parts will be struck down.

For updates follow Marc Elias and democracydocket.com

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,451 posts)

5. Thanks for the info. n/t

Reply to PortTack (Reply #4)

Mon Aug 30, 2021, 02:16 PM

Aug 2021

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