Don't know if you know it, but that is a phrase that is used sparingly in Texas. I believe it is best described with another phrase: "THEM'S FIGHTIN' WORDS" and there will be punches thrown.
Teddy is just following rule #2 of operating as a born again MAGA republican. It it works...claim credit. If you voted against it and it's working...mumble a lot but ultimately at the end of your statement claim credit for it and if you're really feeling it...claim you were a co-sponsor
I know this isn't breaking news but it's nice to hear her say it. lol
amazingly other than the Austin American Statesman, none of those papers have ever been described as anything other than extremely conservative. It's been a long time since I've read the Statesman so it's entirely possible that it isn't as liberal as it used to be.