AUSTIN | Misc. Discussions - No Politics

[GoldenBoot]

Originally Posted by Jdawgboy

Texas is not as conservative as it once was. All indications point to the state going tossup purple. Fact is we are just about there now but the main issue is jerryrigged districts which split up the large urban population centers into small pieces lumping them into large swaths of rural Conservative areas. But even some of those districts are getting to the point of flipping. Several long time state legislator Republicans have announced they are not running for reelection. They see the writing on the wall, the majority had close elections the last time around and don't feel they can hold on in the next election. Conversely those very companies you mentioned (except Juul, Don't know anything about them nor do I like them(quickly stopped using vape as soon as the news started covering the health issues... but I digress..)) tend to push for Progressive issues especially social equality.

I disagree. I believe you are viewing the entire state with your blue shades on and from the viewpoint of the blueberry in the bowl of tomato soup. The state of Texas is still very red.

Those "reps" are not scared of loosing their seat in the next election...they're just tired and want to pursue other things in life. They were voted in by their constituents - who are still red.