The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool Democrats SABOTAGE Texas REDISTRICTING, May Be CHARGED ft. Tony Ortiz
Aug 4, 2025
In this discussion, Tony Ortiz, founder of currentrevolt.com and a Texas politics expert, dives into the tumultuous redistricting battle in Texas. He examines how fleeing Democratic lawmakers might face legal repercussions and the shifting political landscape influenced by population growth. Ortiz highlights the challenges of appealing to diverse Hispanic communities and critiques recent Democratic strategies. He also sheds light on the rivalry within the Texas GOP, exploring pivotal endorsements and controversial fundraising tactics.
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Quorum Busting Attempts Fail
- Texas Democrats fled the state to break quorum and block redistricting three times: 2003, 2021, and 2025.
- Despite these walkouts, Republicans passed the legislation each time, and Democrats face fines but likely no seat loss.
Texas Voting Trends Shift
- Native Texans in Texas tend to vote Democrat while out-of-state voters lean Republican.
- Hispanic voters are trending more Republican, weakening the Democrat base largely to white liberals and black voters.
Hispanic Voters Oppose Illegal Immigration
- Legal Hispanic voters generally hold strong anti-illegal immigration views.
- They dislike lawbreaker immigrants as they feel it tarnishes the broader Hispanic community's reputation.