The Republican Party of Texas’s platform claims that Vice President Joe Biden did not “really” win 2020’s presidential election. According to the new platform, Biden is now “acting president” while the next president of the country is a “Democrat.” Texas Republicans reject the idea that Biden was the legitimate victor. Some people questioned the wisdom behind such a move.
The Texas GOP’s platform is a clear demonstration of the strength of the conservative movement in the state. It calls for the complete abolition of abortion, the end of same-sex marriage, and repeal of the Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges. Texas Republicans call for the repeal and restoration of the 16th Amendment. This landmark Supreme Court decision granted equal voting rights to men of different sexes. It also calls for limiting citizen donations to political candidates.
The latest GOP document states that the Republican Party of Texas denies that Biden won the election. Armed groups staged a protest in front of Austin’s Texas State Capitol, claiming that Biden did not win legally. In addition, Texas Republicans want to repeal the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and gun control. Given the recent performance of Texas GOP, this new platform is not surprising.
The GOP platform recommends that voters vote in 2022. States should also certify the results. The Republican Party has denied claims of widespread election fraud. A coalition of leading election officials has said that the 2020 election is the “securest in history” despite several recounts that showed that the president lost several key states. However, this doesn’t mean the former president isn’t guilty of fraud. The GOP is currently under scrutiny by a House select committee.
The GOP platform notes that Trump won the election but that red flag laws violate rights of those with no criminal record. As a result, the platform calls for a general election referendum in 2023, and says the United States should withdraw from the United Nations. While the platform calls for gun control, it is hardly surprising given the current climate of mass shootings across the country. The Uvalde, Texas shooting that left 19 students and 2 teachers dead has been a hot topic in Congress. Meanwhile, the Buffalo shooting that killed 10 Black people, a Republican, has been a political liability in the state.
The Texas GOP has been a staunch critic of President Obama, and has repeatedly denied that the Democratic Party has won the election. The Republican Party platform claims that the US government violated Texas’ rights and that Texas has the right to seize power. A similar platform suggests that Texas should hold a referendum on seceding, which state lawmakers should include on the agenda for the next election.
