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32. The special session began on a Thursday.

Sat Jul 17, 2021, 05:34 PM

Jul 2021

They left, if I recall correctly, the following Tuesday. Since there was quorum the first few days, at least some of the Democratic reps were in attendance.

No shortage of places to run into the virus, though. Either in Austin, on the plane, or in DC.

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Heard on MSNBC that 3 of the Texas delegation in DC have tested positive for Covid. [View all] Liberal In Texas Jul 2021 OP

Yep. LisaL Jul 2021 #1

Those images really popped out, didn't they. BigmanPigman Jul 2021 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2021 #5

From what I gather, right now they are all o'key (either no symptoms or mild symptoms). LisaL Jul 2021 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2021 #8

If there are no symptoms, why did they go to get tested? Treefrog Jul 2021 #30

One member (presumably the one with mild symptoms) took the test LisaL Jul 2021 #31

Hoping with having vax's, their covid will be mild & gone shortly. Budi Jul 2021 #2

And without long-haul! SheltieLover Jul 2021 #14

Is this the group from the maskles plane pic? GusBob Jul 2021 #3

Yep, that would be them. LisaL Jul 2021 #7

I believe the post was GusBob Jul 2021 #9

They were on a chartered plane so presumably LisaL Jul 2021 #11

True leaders lead by example GusBob Jul 2021 #15

Well, that's what the CDC has been saying. If everybody is vaccinated it's OK to be inside Liberal In Texas Jul 2021 #33

And now they have met with a whole bunch of congress people, including VP Harris. LisaL Jul 2021 #36

I don't believe we know this. n/t Liberal In Texas Jul 2021 #37

It's being reported. They managed to meet a lot of other democrats too. LisaL Jul 2021 #38

Of course what I meant was, we don't know if masks were being worn. n/t Liberal In Texas Jul 2021 #39

Look at the photos and video in my link. LisaL Jul 2021 #40

From NBC Liberal In Texas Jul 2021 #41

Of course it's not clear since their names haven't been released. LisaL Jul 2021 #42

After looking at more pics, I'll agree. It does appear that meetings are being held maskless. Liberal In Texas Jul 2021 #43

Yes, they are following very bad CDC guidelines (as far as I am concerned). LisaL Jul 2021 #44

One Nit To Pick ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #67

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2021 #10

I have to agree. LisaL Jul 2021 #13

Going maskless indoors is a huge mistake for the vaccinated IMO Lulu Latech Jul 2021 #17

This. Treefrog Jul 2021 #21

Read The Premonition by Michael Lewis GusBob Jul 2021 #16

I haven't read it, but I think it's rude to call the CDC a sick joke elias7 Jul 2021 #26

The CDC is telling people it's fine to go about unmasked. Treefrog Jul 2021 #27

And some members of TX delegation met LisaL Jul 2021 #34

And it's the second time during this pandemic when they have done that. Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #46

Yep. LisaL Jul 2021 #47

The consequences we've seen don't rebut the CDC's guidance FBaggins Jul 2021 #48

They have meet with a bunch of people, including VP Harris. LisaL Jul 2021 #49

Just the opposite FBaggins Jul 2021 #51

We had over 50,000 new daily cases in the US yesterday, and over 300 deaths. LisaL Jul 2021 #56

Not relevant to the conversation FBaggins Jul 2021 #62

Considering we are discussing CDC's guidelines on mask wearing (or not wearing) how is LisaL Jul 2021 #63

Already answered FBaggins Jul 2021 #66

This physician encourages you to read the book GusBob Jul 2021 #50

I read The Premonition by Michael Lewis. I am appalled by the CDC! liberal_mama Jul 2021 #58

They should've left those masks on. 😠 nt Raine Jul 2021 #52

No reason to assume a Republican cause... brooklynite Jul 2021 #12

Good point. Treefrog Jul 2021 #22

The special session began on a Thursday. Igel Jul 2021 #32

+1000 Liberal In Texas Jul 2021 #35

It was said from the beginning of the vaccinations that there would be breakthrough Srkdqltr Jul 2021 #18

This is getting embarrassing now. I couldn't believe they were all maskless on the plane! liberal_mama Jul 2021 #19

yup and that very pic was shown on TV and all over the internet. 😣 nt Raine Jul 2021 #57

Also, donate to the TX House Democratic Caucus! blogslug Jul 2021 #20

It's trending on Twitter, too. I came to DU after seeing it Politicub Jul 2021 #23

The delegates are likely going to be just fine, considering they are fully vaccinated. LisaL Jul 2021 #25

That's great to hear! Politicub Jul 2021 #60

Look at all those woman! pwb Jul 2021 #24

Is that the folks on the airplane photo? fescuerescue Jul 2021 #28

Ones and the same. LisaL Jul 2021 #29

I already donated to Beto and Willie's fund for Texas Dems. ananda Jul 2021 #45

Good on you! Liberal In Texas Jul 2021 #53

Are they sick? cinematicdiversions Jul 2021 #54

One has symptoms, the other two are asymptomatic so far. LisaL Jul 2021 #55

Thanks. Just donated. I really hope they're okay. Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #59

Were all fifty on the charter plane to DC? LAS14 Jul 2021 #61

Yes, they were all on the charter plane to DC. LisaL Jul 2021 #64

I'm praying for a quick and safe recovery for them FakeNoose Jul 2021 #65