Seeking to offset a Republican plan to pick up congressional seats in Texas, California Democrats say they are prepared to redraw the state’s 52 congressional districts in a longshot and controversial effort to pick up Democratic seats. Governor Gavin Newsom, seen as a likely presidential candidate in 2028, has been leading the threat in recent days. And Democratic members of …
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‘Crazy hill to die on’: Newsom jolts California with bid to throw out House maps – Politico
‘Crazy hill to die on’: Newsom jolts California with bid to throw out House maps Politico Texas lawmakers to consider congressional map redrawing after pressure from Trump KEYE Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority AP News Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes redraw of California congressional districts to send more Democrats to DC KCRA Trump shares more …
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Imagine a Washington in which President Trump was held to account. A Washington in which Congress doesn’t roll over like a dog begging for a treat. A Washington that functions the way it’s supposed to, with that whole checks-and-balances thing working. Enticing, no? Democrats need to win just three seats in 2026 to seize control of the House and impose …
Read More »Newsom, other Democrats are lining up for 2028 presidential race
SENECA, S.C. (AP) — The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years. And yet, over the span of 10 days in July, three Democratic presidential prospects are scheduled to campaign in South Carolina. Nearly a half dozen others have made recent pilgrimages to South Carolina, New Hampshire and Iowa — states that traditionally …
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