California Governor Gavin Newsom is responding to Texas Republicans' plan to redraw congressional maps to gain seats for the GOP. He suggests that California should also reshape its district maps to favor Democrats, potentially circumventing the voter-approved redistricting commission. This proposal resonates with California Democrats, who are eager to regain influence in Washington. Discussions among California Democratic leaders are intensifying regarding the implications of such changes, including candidate recruitment and fundraising strategies, as Newsom engages in this political battle with Texas.
Gavin Newsom proposes that California should redraw its congressional maps to counter Texas Republicans’ gerrymandering, increasing Democratic congressional representation and potentially overriding a voter-approved commission.
The reaction among California Democrats is notably enthusiastic, with discussions centering around how a redraw would benefit their candidates and affect fundraising efforts.
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