The Texas State senator filibustered a controversial, sweeping abortion bill which lawmakers failed to pass. “The LeBron James of filibustering” had a really good night.
Sen. Wendy Davis of Fort Worth began her filibuster at a special session of the Texas legislature. She began at 11:18 a.m. CST.
Via: Eric Gay / AP
The Capitol Building rotunda and legislative gallery in very liberal Austin was flooded with supporters wearing burnt orange.
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Both "Wendy Davis" and "#standwithwendy" were trending globally hours before midnight in Texas.
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