Texas Dem Gene Wu on Fighting GOP Redistricting and DNC Support

The Brutal Texas Legislative Session

• 💔 State Rep. Gene Wu describes the recent legislative session as one of the most brutal, involving Democrats leaving Texas to break quorum.
• 🛡️ During their absence, Republicans allegedly attempted to use the FBI, doxed homes, sent vigilantes, and filed frivolous lawsuits against the lawmakers.
• 👮 Lawmakers faced threats, bomb scares, and were even kicked out of hotels, highlighting the intense pressure they endured.

Standing with Nicole Collier

• 🙏 Wu recounts being asked by his colleague Nicole Collier to stay with her during a difficult time, despite his own exhaustion and desire to see his family.
• 🤝 He emphasizes that supporting Collier was necessary, even if it meant his wife had to return home alone.
• 🧑‍💼 For 72 hours, Wu acted as Collier's personal assistant, ensuring she stayed hydrated and ate, while she conducted numerous interviews.

DNC Support and Strategic Action

• 📞 Wu details a crucial conversation with DNC Chair Martin, where he outlined the needs and fears of Texas House Democrats.
• ✅ Chair Martin readily agreed to provide support, demonstrating a genuine understanding of the importance of their actions for the nation.
• 📢 The DNC facilitated over a quarter million text messages and 30,000 volunteer calls to inform voters about the Democrats' fight for representation and democracy.
• 🌍 Martin also convened allies and groups nationwide to ensure unified messaging that Democrats were fighting corruption.

Impact of Collective Action

• ✊ A coordinated day of action across over 100 major cities showed widespread public support and a collective "enough is enough" sentiment.
• 🚀 Wu credits the DNC's support and Chair Martin's involvement for the success of the quorum break and achieving goals like California becoming a safety net state.
• 🗣️ He stresses the importance of amplifying the messages and stories of those resisting, like Nicole Collier, to spark the hearts of Americans.

Fighting for Americans

• 🇺🇸 Democrats are committed to doing everything they can to resist and stand up for the nation, drawing strength from unexpected places.
• ✨ The goal is to remind Americans that their collective action is what makes the country great and to return to an America that works for hardworking people.
• 📣 Democrats are fighting for Americans to ensure representation and protect democracy.