Ruth Bader
The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Associate Justice with Supreme Court, poses some imminent political changes in Texas. Ruth was a women’s rights activist who is known for her principled leadership. Her death will lead to a change in the political orientation of Texas, which could see the first Democratic presidential candidate win.
In past elections, Republican candidates have won Texas’ nationwide electoral races since 1998, with the last Democratic win in 1976 by Jimmy Carter. In the last few months, however, polls indicate the current Democratic candidate Joe Biden is outdoing past nominees in Texas. Adding Ruth’s death to the play, Democrats are likely to win in Texas to prevent the nomination of an Associate allied to Trump and the Republican policies.
The fight for the Supreme Court will affect Texas elections by affecting the mobilization of suburbs women voters. The struggle may lead to motivation of more voters to vote for Joe Biden. The Democrats in Texas are facing a hopeful moment of attaining state power, and a threatening moment for the issues they advocated for like abortion access and civil rights. Ruth’s death may have major impacts on the lawsuit led in Texas, meant to reverse the Affordable Care Act. Appointment of a Republican-allied justice could lead to the reversal of the Obama Care system laws. Hence, Democrats may mobilize to vote for Biden to prevent the eventuality.
Ruth’s death also leaves behind a debate on the legal review of immigration policies. The review could affect a case from Texas that could affect the fate of around 800,000 Americans facing deportation. Trumps administration focuses on preventing immigration into the US; that could lead to the mobilization of these residents facing deportation to vote for Biden. Ruth’s death could, hence, lead to a state-wide Democratic candidate win in Texas.
The fight for the Supreme Court could lead to a change in the Texas House voting patterns, bringing a total turnaround in Texas politics. It could see the shaping of Texas senator John Cornyn, a Republican candidate. Changes may not happen instantly, but the national political landscape is trickling the influence down to the Texas House voter’s ballots.
In conclusion, the death of Ruth Bader presents several imminent changes in the Texas political landscape. The change may not occur instantly given the issues pending in court will keep influencing voters’ persuasion and choices. The issues include the future of Obamacare, LGBTQ rights, voting rights, etc. These issues will shape and influence the intense upcoming elections, changing Texas’ political landscape for a lifetime.