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Obama, California and own redistricting

Obama calls Newsom’s redistricting plan ‘a responsible approach’ in response to Texas Republicans redrawing maps

Former President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he supported a proposal by California Democrats to redraw congressional lines in response to a Republican-led push in Texas to gain additional US House seats but expressed unease with the broader effects of political gerrymandering.

Forbes on MSN · 2h

Obama Calls California’s Redistricting Proposal ‘Responsible,’ Report Says

Obama reportedly said the California redistricting plan, which is being proposed in response to a Texas redistricting that could add five GOP seats in the U.S. House, would only be used if Texas Republicans follow through with the new congressional map.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1h

Obama supports California redistricting, says GOP can’t ‘rig the game’

The former president said that what Texas Republicans are doing requires an equally aggressive response from Democrats.

Texas, police escorts and Democratic lawmaker

Associated Press News on MSN · 21h

What to know as a Texas lawmaker protests police escorts and California takes up redistricting

Other Democratic lawmakers have joined a colleague in staying at the Texas Capitol rather than accept around-the-clock police escorts meant to prevent them from blocking a vote on a Republican plan for redrawing congressional districts.

USA Today · 6h

Texas Democrats spend the night in protest of new redistricting map vote

Texas Democrats are not done protesting the GOP's plan to draw a new congressional map that favors Republicans in the midterm elections.

The Washington Post on MSN · 7h

With police trailing him, Texas lawmaker spends a long day into night

Rep. Suleman Lalani, among the Democrats who fled the state to delay GOP redistricting efforts, had a constant law enforcement shadow to ensure his whereabouts.

22hon MSN

California Republicans targeted by redistricting slam effort as ‘naked politics'

California Republicans whose congressional districts would become more favorable to Democrats if proposed district maps are ...

2hon MSN

Live updates: Redistricting efforts take stage in California, Texas

Redistricting takes center stage on Wednesday, with California and Texas state lawmakers set to consider their efforts to ...

California Follows Texas’ Lead On Redistricting, But Not Tax Relief

Redistricting is garnering most of the media’s attention in Texas, but Gov. Greg Abbott and legislators also seek more property tax relief during this special session.

8hon MSN

Texas redistricting sets course for partisan arms race

Texas Republicans are near passing a new congressional map, sparking a response from California and igniting a new battle ...

19mon MSN

Progressive Group's Advisory Board Members Quit Amid Redistricting Battle

Several board members of California Common Cause have resigned as the state's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, pushes to redraw California's congressional map to counter Republicans' redistricting ...

Axios on MSN1d

Trump's redistricting war heats up as Texas, California feuds escalate

Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to push California into a redistricting cold war amid President Trump's bid to bolster House ...

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California Democrats hold hearings on new congressional map to counter Trump-backed redistricting

California state lawmakers have started a series of legislative hearings to advance a partisan plan aimed at winning ...

California Redistricting Hearing Turns Heated as Republicans Mount Opposition Campaign

A California legislative hearing turned into a shouting match Tuesday as a Republican lawmaker clashed with Democrats over a ...

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