tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Texas Democrats

All articles tagged with #texas democrats

Melania Trump skips Dallas midterms as GOP lawmakers boycott high-cost rally
politics1 month ago

Melania Trump skips Dallas midterms as GOP lawmakers boycott high-cost rally

First Lady Melania Trump will not attend the Republican National Committee’s two-day midterms convention in Dallas, continuing a pattern of limited public appearances. At least 45 GOP lawmakers are also declining to attend, citing high entry fees and concerns over the president’s low approval ratings. While Trump remains the headline speaker, Democrats in Texas are counterprogramming the event with a statewide food drive to highlight grocery costs.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#melania-trump#midterm-elections
Talarico tightens focus on Black Texas voters at Dem convention
politics3 months ago

Talarico tightens focus on Black Texas voters at Dem convention

At the Texas Democratic Party convention in Corpus Christi, U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico urged Black Democrats to trust and engage with his campaign, acknowledging the party’s history of taking Black voters for granted and pledging to partner with Black communities; however, longtime Black officials and activists say outreach remains underdeveloped, and Crockett’s coalition has yet to be fully mobilized, making Black turnout critical as polling shows substantial Black support but persistent concerns about mobilization ahead of November.

via The Texas Tribune|
#black-voters#jasmine-crockett#politics
Texas Democrats Push for Freedom for 5-Year-Old Detained by ICE
politics8 months ago

Texas Democrats Push for Freedom for 5-Year-Old Detained by ICE

Democratic lawmakers visited Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old detained by ICE with his father in Minnesota and later moved to a Dilley, Texas facility, and called for the immediate release. They cited the boy’s depression and loss of appetite, while DHS said the child was not targeted or arrested. A federal judge temporarily blocked their deportation as they challenge the case in court, and protests occurred outside the detention center.

via The New York Times|
#ice#immigration#liam-conejo-ramos
Texas Democrats Protest Redistricting with Overnight Sit-ins and Floor Sleep-ins
politics1 year ago

Texas Democrats Protest Redistricting with Overnight Sit-ins and Floor Sleep-ins

Texas Democrats are protesting new surveillance protocols by refusing to sign 'permission slips' that would allow police to follow them out of the chamber, as part of a broader battle over redistricting and political control in the state. The move is a response to Republican efforts to redraw districts in favor of GOP interests, with Democrats challenging the process and facing increased monitoring and restrictions.

via The Guardian|
#democratic-protest#permission-slips#police-escort
Texas Democrats Return to Capitol, Ending Redistricting Standoff
politics1 year ago

Texas Democrats Return to Capitol, Ending Redistricting Standoff

Texas Democrats returned to the state House after a two-week walkout over a GOP redistricting plan, enabling the passage of a map that favors Republicans and sparking a broader national debate on redistricting and representation. The walkout was a protest against the map, which aims to add GOP seats, and the Democrats plan to challenge it in court while rallying support for their cause across the country.

via The Texas Tribune|
#court-fight#legislature#politics
Redistricting Battles Heat Up Across States as Democrats Return and New Candidates Emerge
politics1 year ago

Redistricting Battles Heat Up Across States as Democrats Return and New Candidates Emerge

Texas Democrats who fled the state to block a GOP-led redistricting plan are beginning to return, with some already back in Texas, after successfully denying a quorum and delaying the redistricting efforts that would favor Republicans in the 2026 elections. Their return follows a victory in the legislative process and a related redistricting move by California Democrats to counteract GOP advantages. GOP officials have threatened to arrest the lawmakers to ensure their attendance at the Capitol.

via CBS News|
#california#gop#politics
Texas Democrats Prepare to End Walkout Over Redistricting Dispute
politics1 year ago

Texas Democrats Prepare to End Walkout Over Redistricting Dispute

Texas Democratic lawmakers, who had fled to Illinois to block a Republican-backed redistricting map, plan to return to Texas after the special legislative session ends on Friday, with the fight over the map likely to continue in court. The map could significantly impact control of Congress, favoring Republicans, but Democrats are also waiting for a counterproposal from California. Once enough Democrats return, the Republican-led map is expected to be adopted, potentially altering congressional districts.

via The New York Times|
#congressional-map#gerrymandering#politics