WE ASKED
Lawmakers and grassroots activists are calling for House Speaker @DadePhelan to resign or be forced from office over his role in the impeachment proceedings against @KenPaxtonTX

Y'ALL ANSWERED
More than 96.5 percent of readers want Phelan removed, while 3.5 percent think he should be kept on as the speaker of the Texas House.


“If he's not stopped now, what's Dade Phelan going to do next?” – Michelle

“The ‘tit-for-tat’ needs to stop. One foolish impeachment attempt was enough. The governor and the legislature need to focus on real problems like stopping “health” tyranny and dealing with the invasion at the border.” – Stan

“A Phelan resignation is not very likely, but his ousting is long overdue.” – Michele

“Yes, Phelan should be removed as Speaker of the House. He is in no way a Republican, but a swamp-dwelling Democrat. Boot him out.” – Rick

"I don't understand why the Republicans are always so spineless to do what needs to be done." – June

"With so many Republicans in the House accepting significant campaign contributions from Phelan, there may not be enough representatives with the courage to remove him." – Richard

READER COMMENTARY

The TEXIT Wave: How an Advisory Referendum Could Reshape Texas Politics

The TEXIT question is not just a box to tick; it’s a commitment to the future of Texas.

Commentary provided by @TheTexianDM

Imagine a single question on a ballot that has the power to reawaken a dormant electorate and reshape Texas politics as we know it. That question is not hypothetical; it’s the focus of the @TexasNatMov's latest initiative, the TEXIT Petition. Slated for the 2024 primary ballot, this advisory referendum asks, “Should the State of Texas reassert its status as an independent nation?” While not legally binding, the political ramifications of this question could be nothing short of revolutionary.

Hot-button issues may come and go, but the question of a state’s independence has the unique power to reawaken an electorate that has long given up on any substantive change coming from the ballot box. If you’re undecided on the TEXIT issue but frustrated with the political establishment and the dismal failures and unresponsiveness of our legislative bodies, this is your chance for sweeping change.


Before diving deeper into the numbers, it’s essential to introduce Dr. Matt Qvortrup, an internationally recognized expert on independence referendums. His extensive research and publications have made him a go-to authority on the subject. According to Dr. Qvortrup, the average voter turnout for independence referendums globally is 85%. While the TEXIT question is advisory and may not reach this high mark, it could easily double the usual voter turnout in Texas primaries, thereby sending a clear message to our elected officials.

Even if we take a conservative estimate and say that the TEXIT question merely doubles the usual 11.37% voter turnout seen in the 2022 Republican Primary, we’re still talking about a significant increase in voter participation. This would translate to nearly 4 million voters, compared to the 1.95 million who turned out in 2022. Such a surge would provide a mandate unseen in Texas politics.

Imagine a flood of voters, motivated by the TEXIT question, showing up at the polls. This isn’t a mere blip on the political radar; it’s a seismic event with the potential to sweep away political barriers. Incumbents who have been dismissive or even antagonistic toward Texas independence could find themselves at odds with a newly invigorated electorate.