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JavaPeg @javapeg.bsky.social

I gotta wonder why aren't rich liberals bankrolling their stays? i get they have 2nd jobs, bills, homes, etc etc but all of that can be managed via money. If it was the GOP you know they'd have some sugar nazi paying for crap ala Harlan and Thomas, offering up the estate for them to stay, etc.

aug 20, 2025, 11:35 pm • 0 0

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meri sand @merisand.bsky.social

Powered by People was helping pay, but Paxton issued a ridiculous TRO that successfully stopped their funds leaving TX, called for Beto's arrest & seizing his assets, revoking PbP's charter, etc, so now they're actively fighting in court. Another thing to get around is this house rule, which

Texas Tribune screenshot: Gov. Greg Abbott has warned that members could face felony charges for fundraising to cover their fines, which cannot be paid “from funds accepted as political contributions,” according to Texas House rules adopted by Republicans in 2023 after a prior Democratic quorum break. In a letter sent to absent Democrats Sunday, Abbott alleged that lawmakers who are “soliciting funds to evade the fines they will incur under House rules” may be violating bribery laws, adding that anyone who donates to the cause could also be liable.
aug 21, 2025, 5:53 pm • 1 0 • view
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meri sand @merisand.bsky.social

I'm sure they'd never enforce on 1 of their own members. I do think RWers have more rich asshats willing to pay & that they play by different rules. A Soros PAC was another major funder. Dunno what happened with some of the other fundraising discussed here: www.texastribune.org/2025/08/05/t...

aug 21, 2025, 5:59 pm • 1 0 • view
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JavaPeg @javapeg.bsky.social

Thank you for sharing the info - I honestly hadn't seen and appreciate it.

aug 21, 2025, 11:48 pm • 1 0 • view
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meri sand @merisand.bsky.social

No problem! It's something I've been trying to learn more about, too, in trying to understand how quorum breaks work & could be more effective.

aug 21, 2025, 11:51 pm • 1 0 • view
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Blue Heron Farm @blueheronfarm.bsky.social

I'm guessing that was offered

aug 20, 2025, 11:42 pm • 0 0 • view
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JavaPeg @javapeg.bsky.social

infuriating if so.

aug 20, 2025, 11:52 pm • 1 0 • view