Wendy Davis’ Successor Pokes Fun at Her With Pro-Life Boots

During the 2013 Texas legislative session, former State Senator Wendy Davis made headlines for her filibuster of an abortion bill that among other things, restricted abortion after 20 weeks of fetal development. Davis was a hero among the Left and abortion advocates, as were her pink sneakers that she wore to stay comfortable during her 11-hour filibuster. The bill eventually passed and was signed into law. It’s already starting to have results, as 13 Texas abortion facilities closed down during 2014.

David used this publicity to launch her campaign for governor in 2014. She lost. Big time. Apparently ruby red Texas isn’t too keen on a politician who makes her fame on the “right” to abort after 20 weeks. With Davis’ senate seat open, a Republican woman, Konni Burton, ran in 2014 and won.

For her swearing in on Tuesday, Burton decided to contrast her and her philosophy with her predecessor by wearing boots that say “Stand for Life”. Now that is some footwear Texans can line up behind.