Catherters: Don't Filibuster Without Them...

Senator Rand Paul could learn or thing or two from this Texas legislator. If you're really serious about a filibuster, this little medical device comes in handy...

(The Blaze) Pink shoes and a back brace were essentials during Wendy Davis’ 11-hour filibuster of a contentious abortion bill in the Texas Senate this week. But those weren’t the only accessories the politician used in her attempt to thwart passage of a law that critics claimed would shut down most of the state’s abortion clinics. Davis, 50, also reportedly wore a catheter to ensure that she wouldn’t need to go to the restroom during her marathon performance. Considering that extreme circumstances call for over-the-top measures, the purported revelation makes logistical sense. The new tidbit of information comes from Joel Burns, a politician who succeeded Davis on the Fort Worth City Council after she moved on to the state senate. In the wake of the filibuster, he shared that Davis wore the catheter, but that she declined an IV drip, which would have provided nourishment, the Star-Telegram reports. Keep Reading FREE REPORT: Is Barack Obama Trying To Destroy The US Economy! Input Your Primary Email Address Below And You'll Receive A Free Gift, Our Downloadable Report On The Cloward-Piven Strategy.     Privacy Policy: We respect your privacy and will not share your email address with ANYONE... PERIOD!

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