Beto O’Rourke to Blue States: Stop Waiting, Fight Back on Redistricting
In response to a special session called to redraw congressional maps, 56 Texas House Democrats fled the state, hoping to stall the GOP’s efforts to gain additional seats. Beto O’Rourke, a vocal advocate for the quorum break, was interviewed about the potential outcomes of the action. He emphasized the importance of taking the offensive in response to redistricting efforts and encouraged Democrats to proactively begin the process in states they control. O’Rourke believes that even if the quorum break fails, it is a worthwhile effort, comparing it to historical fights for freedom, and thinks the focus should be on winning rather than individual ambitions.
John Q. Hosedrinker