I know that in 2011, there was a "Gang of Eight" that opposed Strauss for Speaker. My rep at the time was Van Taylor, and he was one of the eight. I believe Ken Paxton was the one running against Strauss for Speaker. Unfortunately, in 2013, they decided not to oppose him since it was a lost cause. Still, if youdo your research, you can find out which reps has spoken out against Strauss in the past, even if there wasn't a recorded vote.baldeagle wrote:Since Straus was elected by affirmation and not a recorded vote, how exactly would you know that?cling wrote:I may ruffle some feathers with this comment, but I think it needs to be said.
If your legislator voted for Straus as speaker in 2011, and you voted for him/her in 2012, and he/she voted for Straus as speaker again in 2013, then you're part of the problem.
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- Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:08 am
- Forum: 2013 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: Getting discouraged
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