Obama backs California's response to Texas redistricting
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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.
Former President Barack Obama gives his approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting strategy as Texas debates over its proposed plan.
The vote targets congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterms in a state where shifts could change control of the House of Representatives.
Gavin Newsom took his campaign for California redistricting national Wednesday, as he continues to bolster his standing among Democrats around the country — and help his chances of gaining momentum for a White House bid in 2028.
The gambit has triggered a national redistricting war, as governors from both major parties threaten to initiate similar efforts in other states.
California Gov. Newsom moves forward with putting proposed congressional maps on the ballot in Nov. 4 special election in attempt to counter GOP redistricting in Texas.
Democrats and voting rights advocates have denounced the redistricting effort, which is designed to give the GOP five more seats in the U.S. House.
Gavin Newsom has threatened to “punch” Donald Trump in the mouth as the California Governor defended his online trolling strategy and vowed to push ahead with redistricting in his state. The metaphorical threat was made as Newsom,
Texas Democrat state Rep. Nicole Collier had to abruptly leave a call with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other party members after she was told she was committing a felony.
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