When Standing Up Is The Only Option: Lessons From Al Green

School funding, state religion, and the need for real resistance.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/when-standing-up-is-the-only-option





Texas Democrats aren’t your run-of-the-mill, performative, tweet-and-retreat politicians. They’re built Texas tough, forged in the fires of a state where fighting for progressive values feels like riding into a hurricane on a bull. When Congressman Al Green (D-TX09) stood up during Trump’s State of the Union address, shouting, “You have no mandate to cut Medicaid,” until the sergeant at arms physically removed him from the chamber, he wasn’t just making a scene. He was delivering precisely what Democratic voters are starving for.


In a time when too many elected officials offer only polished press releases and safe soundbites, Texas Democrats show grit, determination, and a willingness to throw political punches. Texas Democrats fight back.

The Texas Democratic Party needs to communicate this message. Prove to Texas voters that they won’t be pushovers and yes-men like some of the softies from other states. Maybe they’re starting to get it:


Along with several other members of Congress, Jasmine Crockett (D-TX30) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX16) walked out of Trump’s speech. However, we only know this because they told us (or the media reported it). These are acts of resistance. But what Congressman Green did was much more impactful.

Democratic voters want to see Democrats in Congress fighting back, like Al Green did last night. Green showed courage. Green showed a spine.