Texas Democrat fears 'rural cop' retaliation for fleeing state
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A Texas state representative smeared Texas Republicans and rural state troopers, saying he feared they, or “fanatic[s] of the Republican Party” were under the bidding of Governor Greg Abbott, and would “round up” Texas democrats who fled the state to avoid voting on election legislation.
Capehart asked Johnson to discuss a warning he gave his own son not to drive in Texas for fear of "retaliation." "And one of the things you told me is that you have told your son to not drive in Texas, because of your concern about retaliation on the part of Governor Abbott against you. Can you just talk a little bit about that?" Capehart asked. Johnson responded that he feared Texas Governor Greg Abbott would "round us up" and "corral us up" based on the governor's announcement that the representatives could be arrested upon their return to the state.More Related News