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Hey folks,
We went live with a bonus edition of Endless Urgency that you absolutely need to watch. I was joined by Texas State Representative James Talarico, who is currently breaking quorum and speaking out from an unknown location Illinois to stop what he calls a brazen power grab by Republicans trying to rig congressional maps in Donald Trump and the Republican’s favor.
Here are five timestamps worth watching:
▪ 00:01:26 — Talarico explains the personal sacrifices Democrats are making to leave Texas and break quorum, including family separation and financial risk.
▪ 00:04:13 — A damning analogy: Talarico compares Republicans changing district maps mid-decade to a football team changing the rules at halftime.
▪ 00:08:00 — He recounts how 99% of public testimony opposed the redistricting maps, and yet Republicans passed them in a backroom deal anyway.
▪ 00:17:00 — Talarico talks about going on Joe Rogan's podcast to reach voters who feel abandoned by both parties—and how Democrats need to do more of that.
▪ 00:36:25 — He ends with a powerful reflection on how his Christian faith fuels his public service, even when it means facing arrest or political exile.
This is a must-watch for anyone who feels disillusioned with politics right now. It’s an emotional and strategic deep dive into why our democracy is on the line—and how we fight back. If you're ready for bold truth and uncommon courage, this conversation delivers.
If you believe in building a better democracy, supporting the next generation of Democratic leaders like Rep. Talarico, and want to support the work we're doing here, become a paid subscriber today. This community thrives because of people like you who step up when it counts. Don’t sit this one out:
With urgency,
—Mike
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Mike Nellis is a Democratic strategist and entrepreneur who has raised over $1 billion for Democratic campaigns and causes. He’s the founder of Authentic.org, an award-winning fundraising and advertising agency, and a former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris. This Substack is where he writes with endless urgency about the issues of the day—and how we can save the Democratic Party and our democracy.
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