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3. When asked what he was fearful of, state Rep. Gene Wu said one word: "Minnesota"

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Aug 16, 2025, 06:55 PM

Aug 16

When asked what he was fearful of, state Rep. Gene Wu, chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, said one word: “Minnesota.” He was referring to a Minnesota state lawmaker who was shot and killed along with her husband earlier this year when the suspect appeared at their home.

Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and husband Mark Hortman. And Golden Retriever Gilbert too.

In addition, the same night, the same person, Vance Boelter, shot and seriously injured both a state senator and his wife

Senator John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman

Boelter also went to close proximity of the home of my very own state senator, Ann Rest, but a New Hope police officer came by and he left.

All of the above are Democrats except Boelter.

So yes, it's more than just threats, intimidation tactics, and nasty emails.

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Bomb scares and phony pizza deliveries: Democrats who fled Texas grapple with security threats [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 16 OP

tRUMPS THUGS at it again. bluestarone Aug 16 #1

Our Dems are So Brave.. Not "throwing in the Towels"! Cha Aug 16 #2

When asked what he was fearful of, state Rep. Gene Wu said one word: "Minnesota" progree Aug 16 #3

This is how repugs deal with things. louis-t Aug 17 #4