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LetMyPeopleVote

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7. This ruling is going to affect a number of Texas races
Tue Nov 18, 2025, 05:02 PM
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Al Green is one of the plaintiffs in this case and was one of the main targets of this redistricting scam. I have known Al for 20 or so years and has work on voter protection efforts with Al. Al represents CD 9 but was redistricted so that much of his district is now in CD 18. Al is currently going to run in CD 18 which was Sylvester Turner's district. Abbott has been an asshole and has kept this seat open for 11 months. There will be a runoff on January 31 between two great young democrats, Christen Menefee and Amanda Edwards. The winner and loser of that runoff would then have to run against Al Green in the March primary.



Jasime Crockett was also targeted and there were rumors that she may run for Texas Senate. If this ruling stand, Jasime will not have to change offices.


In another race, Lloyd Doggett's and another younger democrat's district were in effect merged and Lloyd was going to retire. If this ruling stand, Lloyd does not have to retire


Finally, Al's old district was redrawn to be a very white district and an asshole name Briscoe Cain was going to run in that district. Cain is a real asshole and I would hate to see him in Congress. Here what Cain posted about this ruling


I am really hoping that this ruling stands

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Let's hope so Jbraybarten Tuesday #1
Trump will raise hell with 'Pam' to find a way to overturn CA redistricting on same arguement Attilatheblond Tuesday #2
Oh, I'm sure SCOTUS will find a way to overturn this decision... regnaD kciN Tuesday #4
Sadly, I fear that entirely possible Attilatheblond Tuesday #5
Hellooooooo Shadow Docket n/t BaronChocula Tuesday #22
By my thinking, they don't need to find a way. bluestarone Tuesday #13
100 percent. There's literally no such thing as settled law in our legal system. BannonsLiver Tuesday #24
It's my understanding that the CA redistricting is strictly conditioned on that of TX. John Farmer Tuesday #8
Nah, not now that the people of CA have spoken. They're going through with this. Thanks, Texas. ancianita Tuesday #11
That's not what I'm reading. stopdiggin Tuesday #14
The Texas ruling does not affect California Prop. 50 LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #19
What happens to California's Prop 50 maps if Texas redistricting efforts are blocked? LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #17
I guess Texas forgot... COL Mustard Tuesday #28
We live on hope. efhmc Wednesday #34
Good malaise Tuesday #3
Marc Elias coming up after commercials on Nicole malaise Tuesday #6
Bless the Mark Elias Group! ancianita Tuesday #12
This ruling is going to affect a number of Texas races LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #7
This means Jasmine Crockett can keep her district. ananda Tuesday #9
Yep malaise Tuesday #10
Well, no one ever said Donnie's DoJ was terribly bright. paleotn Tuesday #15
It's really scary how many total dimwits can get law degrees. (or MBAs,, etc.) erronis Tuesday #18
Just remember.... COL Mustard Tuesday #31
But how many politicians graduate below the 50% line in any field. Then went into politics. erronis Tuesday #32
As the old saying goes.... COL Mustard Tuesday #33
The school kids must have called him "Brissy" when he was growing up. nt Exp Tuesday #16
I hope California doesn't back down and they go forward with what they're gonna do until after the midterms oldmanlynn Tuesday #20
That is what I was going to ask, will this mean California may back off? I think they should stay Bev54 Tuesday #27
Good, they got what they deserve for trying to rig things. ChicagoTeamster Tuesday #21
The repukes think they are all so clever Javaman Tuesday #23
The meritocracy of super geniuses has a truly spectacular track record IronLionZion Tuesday #25
SCOTUS to the rescue. RandySF Tuesday #26
Yeah, if there's one thing the SC 6 can be relied on for, it's bending rules for Trump muriel_volestrangler Tuesday #30
Oopsie. TomSlick Tuesday #29
There is a crazed dissent to this ruling that is really strange LetMyPeopleVote Wednesday #35
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