Start Here Homecoming Dance: Will Texas Dems Return?
Aug 14, 2025
Linda Garcia, a Texas State Representative from East Dallas, discusses her bold move of leaving Texas to block Republican voting measures. She dives into the political tensions surrounding redistricting and the implications for fair representation in upcoming elections. Garcia also highlights the urgent need for flood relief in Alaska due to climate change. The conversation touches on the broader diplomatic landscape, including President Trump’s upcoming talks with Putin regarding Ukraine, illustrating how local politics is intertwined with global issues.
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Walkout To Block Gerrymandering
- Texas Democratic state representatives left the state and camped in Illinois, New York, and Massachusetts to block a quorum.
- Linda Garcia says they used this legal tactic to spotlight gerrymandering and pressure allies nationwide.
Local Move, National Signal
- Democrats see the walkout as both a local protest and a national signal to build allies.
- Linda Garcia frames the fight as defending democracy and exposing a power grab favoring national political interests.
Demand Flood Relief First
- Return to Austin if the legislature prioritizes immediate flood relief.
- Linda Garcia says flood aid would prompt lawmakers to come back to the statehouse quickly.