U.S. primaries start with Democratic push in Texas

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Thought the better half might enjoy some positive news this Tuesday morning. 😉

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SatanBurger · 36-40, F

Yes! Things are changing (hopefully.)

Record number turnout:

http://theweek.com/speedreads/759639/record-number-women-candidates-claim-victory-texas-primaries

[quote]Turnout among Democratic voters surged higher than any non-presidential year primary in 24 years, AP noted, as the party aims to flip three Republican congressional seats this fall. Moreover, much of those extra votes supported the female candidates; in some districts, May runoffs will see two women competing against each other. In Houston's congressional race, liberal activist Laura Moser and lawyer Lizzie Pannill Fletcher will face off this fall, while in southwestern Texas, Iraq War veteran Gina Ortiz-Jones advanced to the runoff as well, with the ultimate goal being to challenge incumbent Rep. Will Hurd (R) in November.[/quote]