Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries and California leaders, are adamant about resisting Republican strategies. California Governor Gavin Newsom stated they would not allow democracy to deteriorate and called for a special election in November. In Texas, 50 Democratic legislators left the state to obstruct a GOP redistricting vote, prompting criticism from Governor Greg Abbott about delayed flood relief. Democratic representatives argue that the GOP's focus is a distraction from urgent issues, framing their actions as necessary defense of democracy.
"California will not sit by idly and watch this Democracy waste away," he said. "We'll fight fire with fire. We'll assert ourselves, and we'll punch above our weight, and it will have profound impacts on the national outcome, not just here in the state of California."
Democratic state Rep.Gina Hinojosa said she has gotten 700 calls on the issue and all but four supported her effort.
Texas state Rep. Ann Johnson said during Friday's press conference there is an arrest warrant to force Democrats back to the state "for one bill only."
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who also attended the press conference, said this is not a case of two wrongs. "This is not a wrong," she said. "This is self-defense for our democracy."
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