3 ms·
This says he represents (among other places) much of Austin. Isn't Austin a tech hotbed? Surely there are a couple hundred people in his district who have a lo
by impendia 15y ago
This says he represents (among other places) much of Austin. Isn't Austin a tech hotbed?
Surely there are a couple hundred people in his district who have a lot at stake here? Judging from the campaign rhetoric I've heard, "XYZ's policy destroyed [or will destroy] my business" definitely speaks to Republican primary voters.
- hughw 15y agoIt's a ridiculously gerrymandered district, winding around to catch the Republican precincts in Austin. I live in the district. Sure, I'll drop him an email. Just for the exercise. I've done it before. There's zero chance he'll react. You can't vote this guy out of office with a district like this. He collects the big money -- not from constituents, but from The Interests -- as Judiciary chairman. Untouchable.
- karmajunkie 15y agoI live in Cedar Park, which is Judge Carter's district. I called to see where he stood on SOPA, only to find out he's not only a supporter, but a cosponsor. Williamson County is a similarly safe district, so it doesn't cost Carter anything to support his buddy. My goal for the next few years is to make sure that it costs him a lot more than he anticipated.