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Coyotl

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50. Wendy Davis and the people’s filibuster cries victory for social media too
Fri Jun 28, 2013, 01:44 AM
Jun 2013

Wendy Davis and the people’s filibuster cries victory for social media too
http://blogs.marketwatch.com/capitolreport/2013/06/26/wendy-davis-and-the-peoples-filibuster-cries-victory-for-social-media-too/

It was a monumental event that hit Texas last night, and it appears big media barely played a role in it.

That saying ‘Don’t mess with Texas’ took on new meaning in the early hours of Wednesday as the capitol building was figuratively turned upside down and practically taken over by the people. The end result: a defeated controversial abortion bill, a new hero for women’s rights and perhaps another big turning point for the power of social media.

Texas Democratic Senator Wendy Davis led the battle cry. In her pink lace-up running shoes, she stood for nearly 11 hours without a bathroom, water or food break in an attempt to filibuster that bill known as #SB5. And it appears the people were “standing” with her. Even President Barack Obama was among those telling people to tune into Texas.

While her filibuster fell short of the 13 hours she was aiming for to kill the bill, the cause was then taken up by loud cheering and chanting from protestors who filled the chamber and halted the voting for what some said was up to 30 minutes. Republicans, who control the Senate, say the bill passed with seconds to spare, but hours of confusion then ensued as the two sides went back and forth over whether it had legally passed. Social media erupted with alleged proof that the vote on that bill came after the midnight deadline. .....


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Phyllis Bernard @Rastaprof
Never underestimate the power of one, and especially never underestimate the power of citizens using social media.

Maggie Waters @Maggie_Watersr_
It is so incredible that social media allows us to be so intimately a part of this. We live in a really cool time. #standwithwendy #sb5

Wendy Davis @WendyDavisTexas
Thanks to the powerful voices of thousands of Texans, #SB5 is dead. An incredible victory for Texas women and those who love them.
2:28 AM - 26 Jun 2013
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So to quote Boehner malaise Jun 2013 #1
dKos: Illegal records tampering by GOP in abortion vote? (UPDATE) Coyotl Jun 2013 #11
This should be a huge story along with Grand Theft Issa's instructions to the IRS auditors malaise Jun 2013 #30
and the leak of global lists of offshore accountholders elehhhhna Jun 2013 #36
That was supposed tobe the main issue at the G8 Summit and then suddenly malaise Jun 2013 #39
Not the Dem's.... WCGreen Jun 2013 #69
Jail the Republicans. johnnyreb Jun 2013 #2
When there is evidence of a conspiracy... HooptieWagon Jun 2013 #3
"Jail the Republicans" KansDem Jun 2013 #16
I'm wondering if they can force Perry to postpone the session until the charges have okaawhatever Jun 2013 #40
I wondered the same thing... KansDem Jun 2013 #65
Well, jail Dewhurst for faking a time stamp Warpy Jun 2013 #52
They got caught, and un-did what they had done, truebluegreen Jun 2013 #4
like when you rob abank and give the money back elehhhhna Jun 2013 #37
More like you rob a bank, get caught in the process, and then give the money back itsrobert Jun 2013 #67
time to investigate Benghazi rurallib Jun 2013 #5
the Travis County DA (a Democrat) can prosecute too. arely staircase Jun 2013 #19
Didn't Goodhair defund that Travis county unit? TexasProgresive Jun 2013 #56
regardless, they have funds just like any prosecutors office. arely staircase Jun 2013 #70
Used to be... DirtyDawg Jun 2013 #6
Is Fox News Reporting this? dem in texas Jun 2013 #7
The Daily Show is doing a bang-up job of the issues Coyotl Jun 2013 #8
Don't worry adieu Jun 2013 #9
IOKIYAR nt Jerry442 Jun 2013 #10
Violators (R) Berlum Jun 2013 #12
....... trusty elf Jun 2013 #54
LOL Berlum Jun 2013 #55
Remember people. We're Talking About Texas BlueNAlabama Jun 2013 #13
Welcome to DU Coyotl Jun 2013 #31
IRONY = Strict Adherence to the Rules is what Dewhurst imposed on Sen. Wendy Davis Coyotl Jun 2013 #14
Impeach, indict, sentenced to death. Mr. David Jul 2013 #76
You can read the TX statutes for the actual penalty. Coyotl Jul 2013 #77
I believe Wendy's interview with AC360 was better than Chris Hayes MagickMuffin Jun 2013 #15
"They have overridden and made a mockery of all of the rules that we run by in this state," Davis Coyotl Jun 2013 #17
Van De Putte remarks there thunder to my ears MagickMuffin Jun 2013 #20
There needs to be a criminal investigation of this. arely staircase Jun 2013 #18
They WILL NOT be prosecuted, I guarantee it! We have 2 classes of people in America now, Dustlawyer Jun 2013 #21
Guess again. There is no way to avoid it. Esp. given 300,000 online viewers were witnesses. Coyotl Jun 2013 #26
Gregg Abbott is a weasel of an AG. I don't know the DA in Austin but the Texas powers that be will Dustlawyer Jun 2013 #27
The Attorney General has defined duties under the law that cannot be skirted by favoritism Coyotl Jun 2013 #29
Travis County DA (a Democrat) can also prosecute. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2013 #51
Apparently this is under his/her jurisdiction. Coyotl Jun 2013 #64
It's the criminal Republican way. Unbelievable if it wasn't Texas. mountain grammy Jun 2013 #22
massive kick, giant rec. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2013 #23
Nothing will happen Ezlivin Jun 2013 #24
yup, this is Texas after all... Javaman Jun 2013 #61
I'm horrified that this software allows such easy changes TorchTheWitch Jun 2013 #25
Everyone who participated in the conspiracy is liable for the felony offenses. Coyotl Jun 2013 #28
#TimeStampGate closed? The Rs have their excuses in print already! Coyotl Jun 2013 #32
Kick for the evening shift. johnnyreb Jun 2013 #33
I am glad to see that someone is paying attention Rain Mcloud Jun 2013 #34
I'll bet the clerk who was told to change the date will be blamed by the Republicans. Kablooie Jun 2013 #35
The staff can testify. Dewhurst is going down over this one. freshwest Jun 2013 #38
If Abbott refuses prosecute these felons, he should be impeached. Faryn Balyncd Jun 2013 #41
Abbott should send in the same troopers who jailed Martha Northington to arrest the felons. Faryn Balyncd Jun 2013 #42
done ... kick BlueCollar Jun 2013 #43
Leticia Van De Putte, Texas Senator: GOP Should Be Investigated For Changing Abortion Vote Timestamp Coyotl Jun 2013 #44
@leticiavdp The official Twitter of Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte Coyotl Jun 2013 #47
Reporters on Twitter caught the Texas Senate altering state documents Coyotl Jun 2013 #45
Timestamp Of Texas Abortion Bill SB5 Vote Disputed, Shenanigans Prevented By Twitter Coyotl Jun 2013 #49
arrest and prosecute rdking647 Jun 2013 #46
Excellent pic. n/t tammywammy Jun 2013 #48
Wendy Davis and the people’s filibuster cries victory for social media too Coyotl Jun 2013 #50
. blkmusclmachine Jun 2013 #53
I believe the Travis County DA has jurisdiction but Gman Jun 2013 #57
From the Texas statutes: Coyotl Jun 2013 #60
VIDEO Wendy Davis: Texas Senate intentionally tried to rig the vote Coyotl Jun 2013 #58
May Justice prevail Berlum Jun 2013 #59
K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2013 #62
Please let this be the scandal that brings this jackass down Not Sure Jun 2013 #63
Speculation on SB 5 Timestamp Change Continues; Was It A Felony? Coyotl Jun 2013 #66
FORGERY OF A LEGAL DOCUMENT IS A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY PRISON W T F Jun 2013 #68
The Final 10 Minutes of the Special Session Coyotl Jun 2013 #71
Thousands To Rally In Austin With Sen. Wendy Davis On July 1 Coyotl Jun 2013 #72
Letter to The Honorable Eric Holder Attorney General = Progressive Centralists Outreach Group Coyotl Jun 2013 #73
An elected official woulod never do such a dishonest thing. Trust and obey authority! Zorra Jun 2013 #74
Stand with Texas Women - Rally at Texas Capitol = LiveBlog Coyotl Jul 2013 #75
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