I don’t understand how or why, but Democrats have lost so much ground in state legislatures around the country it has become a genuine crisis, whether its voting rights, gerrymandering or whatever. This needs to be fixed, and soon. Recruiting Democrats to win state legislative seats is just about the most critical mission the party faces.
My hunch is there has been a national Democratic Party bias toward statewide and federal races that is crippling our agenda in the face of Republican gains locally. That needs to change.
https://www.texastribune.org/2021/03/30/texas-soical-media-censorship/
Texas Republicans want to protect hate speech. Not gonna happen. How would that work, anyway?
Couldn’t a foreign troll farm could spoof an IP address to appear to be in Texas? (BB, Please help me out here.)
It’s going to take a lot of voter education to get out the vote and to vote all the way down the ballot.
We might also need some type of training to intervene if others in line to vote are harassed because they aren’t white men.
https://wearenotdivided.reasonstobecheerful.world/when-racism-strikes-heres-how-to-record-it/
Yesterday, I heard on NPR that Republicans knocking on doors during a pandemic, while Democrats did not want to expose their campaign staff, was a big reason for losses in Texas.
a sliver – but only a sliver- of good news from courier journal
more about above from same link: Election law expert and University of Kentucky professor Josh Douglas said HB 574 is a “great start” that includes a mild expansion of voting access and “common-sense” security practices, such as letting state officials quickly remove someone from the voter rolls if they’re notified that person moved to and registered to vote in another state. “It’s not everything I would want, but I think we’re showing the nation how voter access and election integrity don’t have to be mutually exclusive. That you can find ways to compromise,” Douglas said. “This is how election policy should be done.” Adams likewise said election access and security aren’t contradictory and even can be complimentary. “Republicans tend to be myopically focused on security, and sometimes they’ve got a blind spot when it comes to access, and the Democrats are the opposite,” he said. “The nice thing about this bill is it handles both.” Adams emphasized the value of reaching bipartisan agreements on election reforms. “I think the only way to have an election system that everyone thinks is legit is for both sides to come together and work it out,” he said. It’s important to note Kentucky’s election rules, under current state law, rank among the most restrictive in the nation. Some other Republican-led legislatures that are looking to make their election laws stricter already offer more voting access than the commonwealth does. For example, most states offer widespread early voting, but Kentucky doesn’t. The addition of three days of early voting under HB 574 is a… Read more »
Poor, white voters need to see that POC are not the enemy, and, that they are being used to keep Republicans (who do not care about them) in power. Yes, there are a lot of rich racists, too, but there are far more who are economically marginalized.
Republicans rely on scarcity scare-tactics to divide folks. If everyone would open their eyes and realize how much wealth a very few have made (even during a pandemic), they would realize there is no scarcity, there is only greed.
Now, what about that insider trading by Loeffler and others?
craig, you may want to amend your thread title to read
“it’s the stupid state legislatures”
however, some are known to be enlightened, sane and aware of their duty/responsibility for the public good. rare beasts nowadays and on the endangered list like the sometimes functioning congress.
FYI from wiki:
Gideon John Tucker (February 10, 1826 – July 1899) was an American lawyer, newspaper editor and politician. In 1866, as Surrogate of New York County, he wrote in a decision of a will case: “No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session.”[
WV is predictably trending more Republican at the state level, but it’s not a result of fear of POC. While WV certainly has its racism, and in great numbers I’d add, there are few POCs in WV political races and I just don’t hear issues related to race discussed in political races. East Bumfuck’s county continues to stay primarily Democratic, but we’re one of the few exceptions in the state. Instead I hear the old “librul“ saw pulled out in each election, wrongly understood and applied, but hey, it’s WV. What else would you expect?
patD – I agree. The Texas State Legislature is stupid. Well, the legislators.
pogo – “Librul” can also be code for anyone who isn’t a white Christian.
The take over of State legislators has been an almost 40 year project of the GOP. Democrats need to realize that every office is important from School Board on up. It is only by grooming and promoting up the ladder that eventually pays off in real power.
jamie’s right. they’ve been at it for years and they have been very well-coordinated with their ALEC scheme.
here’s what salon had to say a year ago about
hooo raaay!
Court voids Trump campaign’s non-disclosure agreement – POLITICO
One of my favorites!
more from above link:
tony, thanks for sharing that. good to hear that great laugh of hers again.
more good news
Capitol Police officers James Blassingame and Sidney Hemby sue Trump over Jan. 6 riots – The Washington Post
BiD – in WV librul means – in general and not specific terms – (a) not a RW nut, (b) a poor person on more than 2 state or federal forms of relief (c) a hippy or (d) drives a German car.
Biden easily won NH …. Jeanne Shaheen handily won re-election. Our 2 Democratic congress critters won re-election. Yet our state legislature turned back to republican in Nov. I don’t get it. They know they have a 2 yr window and are trying to do as much damage as they can.
I guess the national Democratic Party needs to spend more money on local races.
On my way for first Pfizer vaccine
Poobah, I can personally endorse the Pfizer vaccine. Drive carefully – That’s your biggest threat from getting the vaccine.
BiD, WV is 93%+ white and 76% Christian. Not a lot of nonwhites to be targeted as libruls here.
Just got my first Pfizer vaccine. Very smooth, about an hour including travel to and fro.
A thought about the filabuster rule. How about get rid of it right now, then reinstate it just before the election. If the Dems hold the Senate then get rid of it again.
Craig… good on you!
Rick and I got our second Pfizer shot this past Saturday. I was very nervous about side affects as so many are having a harder time with the second shot. It was a breeze for both of us. Just a bit of tenderness at the injection site.
We will celebrate soon by going to breakfast at our cherished diner.
i support this thread.
The only side-effect i had from Pfizer was a hang-over from celebrating about getting it
I had no side effects from either the first or second dose of Pfizer, but Mrs. P had tiredness (she was zonked), chills and fever and general achiness for the night and day following dose 2. She was fine when she woke up the second day after the shot.
Hahaha…….remember
John JenretteMatt Gaetz?And no side defects from los shottos inoculottos
lol, i guess that op is blown, now
Delta and Coca-Cola Reverse Course, Stating ‘Crystal Clear’ Opposition to Georgia’s Voting Law
Poobah, Along those lines, Bun in the oven if you’re hungry.
Teaser: Cooke and Delta try a bit of damage control.
Cy Vance is dialing up the pressure – on Allen Weisselberg, that is. NYT
I wonder if Dumbass has been stupid enough to call, text, email, etc. Allen. I hope so.
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