Texas state Rep. Ann Johnson and fellow Democrats are leaving Texas to prevent Republicans from enacting a radical gerrymandering plan directed by Trump. This maneuver aims to maintain Democratic control over congressional seats amid fears that the GOP might unfairly manipulate district maps. Johnson emphasizes that breaking quorum is a constitutional tool used to thwart majority overreach and advocate for voter interests. She articulates the urgency of this action, reflecting public sentiment against gerrymandering and calling for nationwide awareness of these political tactics.
"If Republicans are scared of Texas voters, they should adjust their policies - not rig our maps," says Johnson, a top Texas lawyer and three-term legislator.
"Thousands of you have come out to say that you do want your seats stolen by Trump. The Big Ugly Bill passed by one vote - one vote - and he is afraid of you going to the polls in November of 2026."
"I am asking everybody to remember that Quorum Break is a tool that the founding fathers of Texas put in place for when a minority party knows that the majority party has gone off the rails and is doing something against the interests and will of the voters."
"This extraordinary step of a Quorum Break is so that your voices can be heard. If they are not going to be heard here in Texas, then we are breaking quorum to go to the nation and say: 'This is it! You must stop Trump's takeover!'"
Collection
[
|
...
]