A proposal urges temporary California redistricting via Proposition 50 to create more Democratic congressional districts as a countermeasure to Republican gerrymandering tied to President Trump's demands for House control. The position asserts that traditional appeals to civility are no longer effective and that tit-for-tat measures are necessary to restore democratic balance. Opponents argue that Proposition 50 would destroy representative democracy in California by drastically reducing Republican representation, citing 5,776,356 registered Republicans (25.22%) currently holding 9 of 52 seats (17.3%), and warning that eliminating five seats would leave just two, effectively disenfranchising millions.
I deplore political party gerrymandering and am delighted that California has an independent committee to determine our congressional districts. However, since President Trump is demanding gerrymandering to ensure the GOP retains control of the House, it's time for Democrats to even the playing field; in this case, tit for tat. Michelle Obama's when they go low, we go high is no longer viable; that ship has sailed. The GOP is determined to remain in power by any means, including illegal ones.
There are 5,776,356 registered Republicans in California or 25.22% of the electorate. Yet, Republicans represent a mere 9 out of 52 Congressional districts 17.3%. What once occurred behind closed doors in smoke-filled rooms is now out in the open. Proponents of the proposition intend to eliminate five of those Republican seats, leaving two, or 3.8% of 5,776,356 registered Republicans. That leaves 5,556,855 registered voters with virtually no national representation at all. That's not democracy. That's tyranny.
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