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In reply to the discussion: Democrats Plan to Kill Texas Abortion Bill With 13-Hour Filibuster [View all]Coyotl
(15,262 posts)61. Sure enough, the fix was in. The crowed is now taking over the chamber and they cut off the sound.
The sound is back but the chanting continues, "Let her speak."
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Yeah, if they actually were interested in good governence they'd have revised the calender
NoPasaran
Jun 2013
#13
Since the legislature is due to recess by law, this might work. Can Perry call a special session?
freshwest
Jun 2013
#22
And as he's stated his biggest goal is to end abortion, he just might do so, sad to say.
freshwest
Jun 2013
#31
Sen. Deuell is being a complete moran, asking more than one question, Wendy unfazed!
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#27
Except that making abortion less accessible INCREASES cases like Gosnell's.
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#62
Some Tweets and the hashtags: --#sb5 #StandwithWendy #standwithtexaswomen #StandWithTXWomen #txlege
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#36
OMG, now the Republicans are making a fuss because someone helped Wendy put on a back brace
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#46
Jill Biden "Arguing over the technicality of a back brace which will determine what happens ...."
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#47
Here we go again, an attempt to end the filibuster by objection in the form of a question.
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#52
Sure enough, the fix was in. The crowed is now taking over the chamber and they cut off the sound.
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#61
Blue TX! We are watching history in the making to be sure, and the R's don't know what the rules are
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#63
180,000 witnesses on YouTube saw vote not completed before midnight, when the session ended by law
Coyotl
Jun 2013
#78