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Power the Vote is launching the Blue Texas
project to fight + fund everywhere!
Hey John,
My grandpa used to say that cheaters are just lazy cowards.
They’re terrified of losing, but too darn lazy to do the hard work to win a fair fight.
I think my Grandpa would’ve called Texas Republicans lazy cowards.
Here’s why.
For years, Texas Republicans have been making it harder for most Democratic-leaning populations (people of color, the disabled, young people, working families) to cast a ballot.
Basically, rather than working to win their votes, Texas Republicans just make it harder for them to vote in the first place.
You could even say the Texas GOP has decades of expertise on making voting hard. Even before SB1, Texas was ranked the most difficult state for voting.
Then along came SB1, which was so aggressive and made the absentee ballot request system so confusing that nearly 50% of the voters who requested ballots were denied!
But you might be wondering… after all these years suppressing votes, why would the Texas GOP get so much more extreme now? What’s changed to make them design legislation that’s so outrageous?
You might also be wondering why other Republican states aren’t as focused as they are on voter suppression tactics. Why is Texas such an extreme outlier?
Good questions. The answer is pretty simple.
They’re freaked out that Texas is turning purple.
It’s become a trend; the most extreme voter suppression efforts are adopted in red states that are trending purple. And the more purple they lean, the more aggressive and urgent those efforts become.
Because they’re losing power. And they see it.
So, in a strange way, Texas Republicans are showing their hand. We can tell just how worried they are by how aggressive they get.
And … they’re worried.
Listen, if voter suppression is part of their strategy…
Then voter protection has to be part of ours.
That’s why it’s up to all of us to make sure we fight for every vote and every voter in every district in every election.
Our grassroots community funds voter protection efforts right here in Texas, to empower voters to hold Republicans accountable. And, we make sure that every Democratic nominee for state legislature has resources to fight. We use a “bottom-up bathtub” method of funding, where we provide help first to those nominees who need it the most.
By joining Blue Texas, you can make sure Texas voters are empowered to make their voices heard and hold Republicans accountable. While being part of a great grassroots movement that’s revolutionizing how we fight and fund Democrats everywhere.
Republican efforts at voter suppression don’t have an off-season, and neither do we. The voter protection projects we support operate 24-7-365, making sure we build on each and every cycle. We leave no voter behind.
But protecting voters across Texas is a group effort. And that’s why we’re so proud to have you on our team. And as Texas trends further and further to the left, we expect Texas Republicans to get more, not less, aggressive.
Because of people like you, we’ll be ready … for whatever those lazy cowards throw at us.
In solidarity~ The Blue Texas Team
P.S. Speaking of group efforts…
Blue Texas is a community that supports permanent voter protection efforts and makes sure Democratic nominees for state legislature have resources to fight in every corner of the state. By directly funding nominees, we’re encouraging folks to run in every district, rebuilding infrastructure, and empowering local Democrats. And by using a “bottom-up bathtub” method of funding, we get resources first to those that need it the most.
Plus, our community gets together monthly for great meetings that feature special guest speakers. Politics moves fast these days – so our Blue Texas meetings are a great way for you to stay in-the-know while not spending hours pouring over local newspapers. (Win!)
Can you join us?
Blue Texas is a joint project of Power the Vote and Every State Blue Texas
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