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Texas governor, Greg Abbott, has stepped up his war of words with Democratic lawmakers who have left the state to foil an aggressive redistricting plan aimed at giving his Republican party five additional seats in Congress, saying on Sunday that the fight “could literally last years”. Abbott issued his new threat on Fox News Sunday, saying that he would use …

‘Fighting Fire With Fire,’ Democrats on Defense as Texas Redistricting Looms  The New York Times How did we get all this gerrymandering? A short history of the Republican redistricting scheme  The Guardian 3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire  The Conversation 4 possible outcomes of a gerrymandering battle royale  CNN Analysis | Redistricting battle underscores an age of partisan divisiveness  The Washington Post Source …

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker isn’t pulling punches. He called Donald Trump a “cheater” and blasted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as a “joke” for their bizarre attempts to redistrict Texas in a way that would unfairly give Republicans more seats in Congress as the GOP tries to stave off a blue wave in the 2026 midterm elections. Pritzker’s state is hosting …

‘Fighting Fire With Fire,’ Democrats on Defense as Texas Redistricting Looms  The New York Times Analysis | Redistricting battle underscores an age of partisan divisiveness  The Washington Post How did we get all this gerrymandering? A short history of the Republican redistricting scheme  The Guardian Democrats make a Trump-inspired U-turn on redistricting  Politico 4 possible outcomes of a gerrymandering battle royale  CNN Source link

The gerrymandering wars are back. Perhaps they never really went away. Extreme GOP gerrymanders have remade American politics over the last 15 years. They have locked Republicans into office in state legislatures nationwide, even in purple states when Democratic candidates win more votes. They have delivered a reliable and enduring edge to the GOP in the race for Congress. Perhaps …

Texas governor promises to keep redistricting fight going for years  The Washington Post Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Trump over GOP redistricting efforts  NBC News A week into their walkout, Texas Democrats are figuring out what to do next  CNN Texas redistricting fight with Democrats ‘could last years’, threatens Greg Abbott  The Guardian Cornyn leans into Texas redistricting fight …

Trump Attacked California’s Redistricting System. Republicans Want to Save It.  The New York Times California Democrats Back Newsom Plan to Redraw Congressional Maps for 2026  KQED Anti-gerrymandering Arnold Schwarzenegger ‘monitoring’ Texas redistricting  ABC News California’s redistricting plan will officially target five Republican seats, Democratic leader confirms  KCRA Playbook: California’s redistricting reality  Politico Source link

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks at the New Hampshire Democratic Party McIntyre-Shaheen Dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S., April 27, 2025. Sophie Park | Reuters Democratic lawmakers on Sunday defended their colleagues’ efforts in Texas to counter a GOP-led redistricting push, and chided President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott over what they argue is “cheating” and “outrageous.” “[Abbott’s] the …

Abbott blasts Crockett, Democrats over redistricting critiques  Politico MAGA Gov Greg Abbott Bashes ‘Racist’ Jasmine Crockett Over Redistricting Spat  The Daily Beast “It wouldn’t be a day ending in ‘Y’ if Jasmine Crockett didn’t say something racist,” Abbott quipped.  Yahoo News UK MAGA pundit says Jasmine Crockett defending Black voters means she wants to end white race  LGBTQ Nation Texas Gov. Greg Abbot lobs …

Bill Maher recently goaded Dr. Phil McGraw to admit that Donald Trump‘s redistricting efforts in Texas is some “bull***” on Real Time With Bill Maher. On Friday, August 8, the late-night host sat down with interview guest, political commentator George Will, and panel guests, former Dr. Phil star and  ESPN’s “First Take” host Stephen A. Smith. During the panel segment, …