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Greg Abbott's threats to Texas Democrats are unprecedented—and baseless (guaranteedrepublics.substack.com)

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In the face of efforts by Texas Republicans to enact a brutal, democratically illegitimate gerrymander, Democrats in the State House took the only action they could: they fled the state, denying a quorum, and preventing the House from conducting business. Given that the legislators face heavy fines for their actions, it’s brave—but necessary—action.

Last night, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott raised the stakes by threatening the fleeing state legislators with removal from office.

But, as is the case with other petty tyrants, Abbott’s threat is heavier on punchy rhetoric than it is on the law. Even stipulating that we live in unprecedented times, a judicial decision embracing Abbott’s legal argument would be in a league of its own.

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[–] SadSadSatellite@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 1 day ago

I don't want to see the word unprecedented ever again. I could really go for some precedented times.

[–] Asafum@feddit.nl 4 points 1 day ago

Even stipulating that we live in unprecedented times, a judicial decision embracing Abbott’s legal argument would be in a league of its own.

Oh, so it's definitely happening then...