Democrats bolt again – to New Mexico (Senators trying to halt new special session on redistricting)

The Dallas Morning News ^ | July 28, 2003 | By GROMER JEFFERS JR. and WAYNE SLATER / The Dallas Morning News

[woofie]

Lets call a special session of the "West of West Texas Senate Democrat Redisticting Caucus"
Im from Ft Worth so I speak a bit of Texan....anyone else know the language?

[pepperdog]

I hope their repreated dereliction of duty will be remembered at the polls. Gosh, I bet Texans are getting sick and tired of this.

[Arrowhead1952]

Is it OK to despise these Texans?

They are the talk of every radio show in Austin, Tx. today, and probably many all over Texas. Most callers are PO'ed at the 'RATS and are talking of never voting for these people again. My district had a 'RAT for judge some years ago, and was voted out about three years ago. I despise all 'RATS and will vote AGAINST all future 'RAT canditates, even if I have to vote for an Independent.

[JohnnyZ]

the attempt would undo the current configuration in which Democrats outnumber Republicans, 17-15.

At least that's accurate: "configuration" indeed!

[Eaker]

Is it OK to despise these Texans?

Yes, with all your heart and resoueces!!

Eaker

[ican'tbelieveit]

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Texas Democratic lawmakers flee to Albuquerque to thwart redistricting

The Texas lawmakers held a press conference in Albuquerque Monday.

Last Update: 07/29/2003 6:57:52 AM
By: Associated Press

(Albuquerque-AP) -- Governor Richardson says he’s proud to welcome eleven Texas state senators to New Mexico.

Eleven of the 12 Democrats in the Texas Senate fled their state Monday for Albuquerque.

They’re protesting a second special session on congressional redistricting.

Their absence forced the adjournment of the first special legislative session a day early, without a congressional redistricting bill approved.

But Texas Governor Rick Perry immediately called lawmakers back for another session on redistricting.

Richardson says New Mexico has a long history of helping people on the run.

He says he’d be happy to show the Texas senators the sites of New Mexico, and treat them to some terrific New Mexican food.

In May, during the regular spring session, the Republicans tried to push redistricting toward a vote in the GOP-controlled state House, but 51 Democrats in that chamber fled across the state line to Oklahoma to block a quorum, killing the bill.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Governor Richardson says he’s proud to welcome eleven Texas state senators to New Mexico.

I would like to let everyone know that this clinton rumpswab pussbag is a kalifornia carpetbagger who moved here to cherrypick a congressonal district.

[ican'tbelieveit]

He has also been nominated to chair the 2004 national convention... I feel so bad for NM.

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[woofie]

It looks like the might be here awhile....time to plan a nice reception

[woofie]

Lets call a special session of the "West of West Texas Senate Democrat Redisticting Caucus"
Im from Ft Worth so I speak a bit of Texan....anyone else know the language?

[mathluv]

Where can we get the info on who is paying for their stay at the Marriott, and at the HI in Ardmore? How much did it cost the state for both sets of defections?

[al_c]

The only reason Armbrister stayed behind is so he won't be voted out next time around, IMO. They all need to go ... I'm tired of these idiots wasting my tax dollars!!!! >:(

[al_c]

Who pays their expenses while they are "boycotting"?

I would say you and I, but since you're still in PA, then it's just us Texans that haven't flown the coop. ;o)

[Pistolshot]

My sign at the Freep of these morons will read.

"The Yellow Foes of Teaxas should go home."

[al_c]

CD ... you get hold of your reps office (Eddie Lucio Jr. ?)and let them have it. These idiots need to know their constituents are mad as hell.

Anyone else that lives in these districts needs to do the same. Thank God I live in the conservative northern part of the state.

[mathluv]

I have just e-mailed our governor and Lt gov, asking them to stand up for redistricting. Of course, my state sen is RATliff, who is a huge RINO, and the reason we are still having this problem.

[mables]

That's what I want to know.....are they taking a vacation on my tax dollar?

[solo gringo]

Democreeps voters BOLT to GOP.Only the stupid and socialists will vote Democreep in the next election.Texans deserve better than a bunch of cowards Dim-Wits.

[al_c]

are they taking a vacation on my tax dollar?

I think it's a safe bet to say "yes."

[Ben Hecks]

"Richardson says New Mexico has a long history of helping people on the run."

I have always been under the impression that harboring a fugitive was a crime.