TX Dem Invokes Grandmother's Poll Tax In Voting Rights Push
Published Date: 7/20/2021
Source: MSNBC
Texas State Rep. Senfronia Thompson recalls how her grandmother bought poll tax in order to vote and talks about the “chilling effect” that the GOP provision allowing partisan poll watchers to have “free reign” to intimidate Black and brown voters: “We’re Americans like everybody else and we should have the same privileges as everyone to go and cast our votes.” » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc​​ About The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell: Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of "The West Wing," Lawrence O'Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. O'Donnell convenes diverse panels of guests, including a variety of politicians and cultural voices, to offer unique viewpoints and perspective. In his signature style, O'Donnell highlights the latest news developments and offers his take on the political stories driving the national conversation. MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as well as commentary and informed perspectives. Find video clips and segments from The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, Meet the Press Daily, The Beat with Ari Melber, Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace, All In, Last Word, 11th Hour, and more. Connect with MSNBC Online Visit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/Readmsnbc​​ Subscribe to MSNBC Newsletter: http://MSNBC.com/NewslettersYouTube​​ Find MSNBC on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/Likemsnbc​​ Follow MSNBC on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/Followmsnbc​​ Follow MSNBC on Instagram: http://on.msnbc.com/Instamsnbc​ #MSNBC #Texas #VotingRights