The 89th Session: Democrats' Chance to Exploit GOP Infighting
Will Democrats stay united while the GOP tears itself apart?
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The 89th Legislative Session starts in only 50 days, but the drama surrounding the key players in Austin has already reached a fever pitch. Yesterday, Representative Jared Patterson (R-HD106) was interviewed on CBS 11, where he talked about backing Dade Phelan (R-HD21) to return as Speaker and the compromises they made with Democrats.
Patterson said, “The grifters who go out there and make money off of primary races have to drum up everybody on an issue so that they could continue to make money in the primaries.”
He has a point because having Democratic Chairs in Committees hasn’t stopped some of the worst legislation from passing. However, according to Patterson, working cohesively with the minority party is essential for passing the budget bills and the constitutional amendments, which need 100 votes.
Some Republicans didn’t take too kindly to Patterson’s interview.