Obama backs California’s redistricting response to new Texas maps

Former President Barack Obama is Backing California’s plan to counter mid-decade redistricting efforts by republicans in texas.

At a Fundraising Event Tuesday Night for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, Obama said the democratic party needs to “Responded effectively” to republican atempts to gerrymander.

“I’ve had to wrestle with my preference, which would be that we don’t have political Gerrymandering, but what I also know is that if we do don’t give you Republican-Controlled State Governments All Across the Country, Thei will not stop, be not appearance to believe in this idea of ​​an inclusive, expedible democracy, ”Obama SAID ATHE Which Included Former Attorney General Eric Holder and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., The Former House Speaker.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Last Week Called on State Lawmakers to Pass a ballot measure to redraw congressional lines in response to new redistricting plans in republican-LED STATES LIKE Texas.

After Wednsday Night’s Vote in Austin, Newsom said on x: “It’s on, texas.”

While it is not prohibited, it is uncommon for states to put forward Maps Between Decep Census Counts.

Obama cited newsom’s plan tuesday, say he has “Treminous Respect” For the Proposal, which would also redistricting that boors democrats.

“Texas is taking direction from a partisan white house that is effectively saying: Gerrymander for Partisan purposes so we can maintain the house the house despite our unpropular policies,” Obama said.

So I believe that gov. Newsom’s approach is a responsible approach. He said this is going to be responsible. Texas and or other republican states begin to pull these maneuvers, ”He said.

The National Democratic Redistricting Committee Echoed Obama’s support on social media Wednsday Night, Calling Newsom’s Plan “A Fair and Responsible Response to Trump’s Unprecedented Power Grab.”