Democrats make big gains in Texas Judical Elections

[Va Lefty]

This is a BIG deal! "In fact, Karl Rove’s first target in leading the Republican takeover of Texas was exactly that—the courts."

Link to tweet

"...in Texas, judgeships have an additional benefit for Republicans: Historically, the party that holds the courts, gets the political cash. Sounds corrupt as hell, because it is, but it’s the political reality on the ground. Karl Rove knew this, and began his Texas career by focusing on the courts."

"Does that mean that retaking the courts will redirect that cash back to Democrats? Let’s hope not—today’s Democratic Party is different, motivated by new concerns. ...But it does mean that Republican successes in turning the judiciary into their own cash cow are coming to an end. And that, in itself, is worthy of celebration."

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/11/14/1812806/-Dems-make-massive-gains-in-Texas-courts-Here-s-why-it-matters

[Wounded Bear]

1. The courts approved the gerrymandering...

This is a good get.