Gavin Newsom announced his controversial gerrymandering plan aimed at gaining five or six U.S. House seats from Republican-held districts in California. This initiative seeks to counteract Republican strategies in Texas, which have received support from Donald Trump. The plan includes the Election Rigging Response Act, which would bypass existing independent redistricting processes and allow lawmakers to approve new district maps for a special election. Although Newsom is confident in obtaining necessary legislative support, he faces opposition from former Governor Schwarzenegger, who advocates for maintaining the independence of the redistricting commission established in 2010.
Gavin Newsom's controversial gerrymandering plan aims to secure five or six U.S. House seats for Democrats from California's Republican-held districts, countering Texas Republican strategies.
The Election Rigging Response Act proposed by Newsom would bypass traditional redistricting processes and allow for maps to be approved by lawmakers for the upcoming election.
Newsom stated, 'We've got to meet fire with fire.' He views this moment as critical for democracy, asserting the need to counter Illinois Republican tactics.
Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed strong opposition to Newsom's gerrymandering plan, emphasizing the importance of the independent redistricting commission established in 2010.
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