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16. Except they aren't abandoning it they are simply taking vacations and they are going to be returning.

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Greg Abbott Threatens to Expel Texas Democrats as They Thwart Redistricting [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 4 OP

Does Greg Abbott also intend to change the number for a quorum? no_hypocrisy Aug 4 #1

Yes, GQP main goal is to have one party system.................. Lovie777 Aug 4 #2

As a precinct chair in Texas, we do have something called "abandonment of office". LeftInTX Aug 4 #29

Nothing fascist about this. Either you allow us to rig the system or we arrest you. Such a choice. Karasu Aug 4 #3

Criminals LOVE getting away with sh*t! SupportSanity Aug 4 #11

I guess Republicans aren't real Texas liberalgunwilltravel Aug 4 #4

How does the executive branch police the legislative branch in TX?9 niyad Aug 4 #5

Fuck you where you breathe, Hot Wheels. (nt) Paladin Aug 4 #6

Time for the Blue States to do they same Chasstev365 Aug 4 #7

I expect every state to be heavily gerrymandered by 2026 cadoman Aug 4 #23

LOL...Abbott in panic mode because he's not able to please his Fuhrer Bengus81 Aug 4 #8

Hot Wheels, please proceed. Brainfodder Aug 4 #9

Abbott threatens to try to expel Democrats who fled Texas, escalating tensions LetMyPeopleVote Aug 4 #10

Alex, I'll take "What is Propaganda?" for $500. SupportSanity Aug 4 #14

Even if they had "special elections" BumRushDaShow Aug 4 #15

Except they aren't abandoning it they are simply taking vacations and they are going to be returning. cstanleytech Aug 4 #16

I have little confidence in the Texas state courts. TomSlick Aug 4 #36

Uhhh ... what Constitution allows him to do that? FakeNoose Aug 4 #12

The state constitution does DavidDvorkin Aug 4 #17

Politico article explains how: LeftInTX Aug 4 #33

Dems respond simply to Abbott's threat to remove them from office if they don't return by tomorrow afternoon: LetMyPeopleVote Aug 4 #13

A scheme that's also at the direction of the sitting President with the goal of assisting him which might be a no-no. cstanleytech Aug 4 #18

Background: LudwigPastorius Aug 4 #19

Looks like the Dems removed themselves. Sneederbunk Aug 4 #20

This was the so-called (nonsensical) Paxton "opinion" BumRushDaShow Aug 4 #21

I'd rather just expel Greg Abbott. Nothing of value would be lost there! Initech Aug 4 #22

Not sure he can legally do that Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 4 #24

"Expel"? What, are they just a bunch of recalcitrant middle schoolers or what? Texin Aug 4 #25

Gov. Greg Abbott's options to force a redistricting vote are more limited than they appear LetMyPeopleVote Aug 4 #26

Pretty sure that can't happen on Abbott's whims. 634-5789 Aug 4 #27

By what legal process can a governor "expel" members of the opposition party on the Legislature? Martin68 Aug 4 #28

They're nuckin futs for sure. twodogsbarking Aug 4 #30

(From the OP) "Abbott said in his statement: 'these legislators may also have committed felonies.'" red dog 1 Aug 4 #31

"The felony" would be misuse of campaign funds. But they've been careful about it. LeftInTX Aug 4 #32

"Remove Democrats". That's exactly what gerrymandering will do anyway. JohnnyRingo Aug 4 #34

Greg Abbott YoshidaYui Aug 4 #35

Opposition... Godot51 Aug 4 #37

"Real Texans do not run from a fight." OldBaldy1701E Aug 5 #38

Paxton to seek judicial orders declaring Democrat quorum-busters seats vacant if they are not back by Friday LetMyPeopleVote Aug 5 #39

Legal experts say it would be difficult to argue that engaging in a quorum break qualifies as abandonment of office. Ge LetMyPeopleVote Aug 5 #40