The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade has sounded the bell for a new round in the fight over abortion rights, one that will be staged in ballot...
Democrats have been powerless to stop the GOP’s conservative agenda because they don’t control the levers of state government. They haven’t won a statewide race since 1994, though the margin of Republican victories has decreased since Abbott’s 20-point win over Davis in 2014.designed to bolster its majority. The state has only a few competitive legislative or congressional districts, according to experts who have studied the newly approved boundaries.
“There’s no question that the maps are made a lot less competitive, both at the congressional level and the legislative level because of gerrymandering,” Li said. “In his opinion, Justice [Samuel] Alito says that women are not politically powerless. Well, in Texas, some of that power has been taken away because the maps are deliberately designed to mute the voices of people who are opposed to those who are currently in charge.
“Republicans will continue to advocate for life, uphold the law, and stand against an extreme Democratic Party’s pro-abortion agenda,” said Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, who is spearheading an effort to make South Texas a congressional battleground.Though flipping most red districts might be impossible, Democrats say they can win statewide races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and others down the ballot.
“This could be one of those steps that get a lot of people engaged,” she said during an abortion rights rally in downtown Dallas. “We have the numbers to flip Texas and we have the numbers to change the trajectory of the nation, and more so now than ever, so Dallas County can play a pivotal role.”
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