Texas state House Democrats who left their state to prevent Republicans from passing a new congressional district map were forced to evacuate their hotel after a bomb threat.
The St. Charles Police Department in Illinois said officers responded to a report of a bomb threat at about 7:15 a.m. CDT Wednesday at a hotel where the Democrats were staying. The department’s officers, along with those from the fire department and the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a “thorough” search and did not find any device, according to a release.
In a joint statement obtained following the evacuation by WUHF Fox Rochester, Texas State Reps. Gene Wu, Ramón Romero, and Barbara Gervin Hawkins confirmed the group had been targeted: “This morning, a threat was made against the safety of the members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus. We are safe, we are secure, and we are undeterred.
“We are grateful for Governor Pritzker, local, and state law enforcement for their quick action to ensure our safety,” they continued.
In a further statement published by the outlet, State Rep. Ann Johnson issued a scathing condemnation of the intensifying partisan hostility she said was enabled by Republicans.
Early this morning, a bomb threat forced us to evacuate our hotel. Thankfully, no one was harmed. But this is the kind of danger that comes from reckless rhetoric. When the Attorney General tells people to ‘hunt us down,’ it’s not just politics — it’s a threat to our safety.
I’ve had my life threatened before as a chief human trafficking prosecutor. I never expected those threats would come from the Governor or my colleagues in the Legislature. Extremism is dangerous. Continuing to go further and further down the path of incitement and intimidation is dangerous. And this is the perfect example.
We won’t be intimidated. Texas Democrats are united, resolute, and more committed than ever to standing up for the people we represent. This moment demands courage — and we’re ready to meet it.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said he’s “aware” of the threats and instructed the Illinois State Police to ensure that public safety is maintained.
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I would start looking at their own party
It appears , that all things considered, the DIMS are really fond of PHYSICAL VIOLENCE and BOMBS; THEY APPPEAR incapable OF SOLVING ISSUES without those two elements being present
You have got to know that the Dems cooked up this story to make the Republicans look bad. I am a Republican and have been for 70+ years. We don’t roll like that – the Dems do.
Where ever the Demonocrats have fled to, I hope they stay and DON’T COME BACK !