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Ted Cruz accuses Democrats of proposing 'Jim Crow 2.0' voting legislation

Summary by Ground News

Democrats in Washington are concerned about the threat to voting rights that has emerged in states across the country. But too many of the DC Democrats lack the sense of urgency felt by Democratic legislators on the ground in states such as Texas. Refusing to be forced to participate in the assault on voting rights in the Republican-controlled legislative chambers of their home state, the Democrats from Texas flew to Washington Monday night.

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Fox News

Right

Karl Rove slams Texas Democrats who fled to Washington over GOP voting measures

George W. Bush White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove joined Neil Cavuto on “Your World” Wednesday to argue the Democrats' intention to spearhead election measures in the state of Texas.

5 years ago·New York, United States

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The Guardian

Lean Left

‘It sends a message’: cheers in Austin for Texas Democrats who fled state | The fight to vote

Lawmakers’ bid to bar Republicans from passing voting restrictions energizes activists

5 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hill

Center

Ted Cruz accuses Democrats of proposing 'Jim Crow 2.0' voting legislation

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Wednesday accused Democrats of proposing voter laws that he considered "Jim Crow 2.0" during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

5 years ago·Washington, United States

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