May 16, 2003
Texan Democrats survive Denny's.
"Runaway Texas Democrats returned to a heroes' welcome..." says the NY Times, emerging victorious in their attempts to keep the Republicans from stealing Texas, and apparently even successfully surviving the perils of Oklahoma.
``We've weathered a few things. We've weathered some troopers; we've weathered a tornado, and we weathered Denny's,'' said Democrat Jim Dunnum, who emerged as the group's ringleader. ``No matter what happens, democracy won in this event.''
The revolt killed a divisive congressional redistricting bill that would have created more Republican seats.
Yes, democracy wins. So did the art of political sarcasm, I think. I don't believe the Republicans' effrontery and arrogance here, even by Texan standards.
