Massive Increase In Texas Democratic Turnout For Early Voting

Frances Langum, Crooks and Liars
Fri, 02/23/2018 - 8:00pm

The sheriff in charge of investigating the Parkland Florida High School Shooting gave a straight-forward directive to those wanting real action on gun violence: "Vote for people who agree with you." And as if Trump and Republican policies against average people wasn't enough, Texas early voting for 2018's midterms is one day old, and the Texas Democratic Party is already crowing about turnout: According to the Texas Secretary of State, “in Texas’ 15 most populous counties, 51 percent more Democrats voted in their primary on Tuesday than in 2014, compared to the 16 percent growth rate in voters in the Republican primary.” [Austin American-Statesman, February 21, 2018]read more

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Massive Increase In Texas Democratic Turnout For Early Voting

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