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Beto O'Rourke calls for Democrats to be 'ruthless' in pursuit of power, backs Newsom's gerrymandering proposal
Beto O'Rourke urges Democrats to match Republican redistricting tactics, supporting Newsom's proposal to eliminate California ...
Redistricting battles erupt as Trump pushes for safer Texas GOP seats
Redistricting battles in Texas, Ohio, and California will likely determine control of the House during the 2026 midterm elections.
‘Crazy hill to die on’: Newsom jolts California with bid to throw out House maps
Newsom has defended the proposal as a break-the-emergency-glass maneuver to preserve what he has cast as America’s besieged ...
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Gavin Newsom’s Retaliatory Redistricting Plan Is Good, Actually
The California governor is threatening to make a controversial tit-for-tat response if Texas Republicans redraw their state’s ...
O'Rourke says Texas redistricting could ultimately help Democrats
Beto O'Rourke still wants Democrats to go on offense by launching gerrymandering campaigns of their own in blue states.
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Newsom threatens Texas over power grab. He’s blowing smoke
If Texas gerrymanders its House seats to boost Republicans, Newsom threatens to do the same for Democrats. But it's not in the governor's power after voters created a nonpartisan commission.
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Trump Admits He’s Trying to Rig the Midterm Elections
Trump has made a volatile enemy out of Governor Gavin Newsom. California sued the federal government last month after Trump ...
Newsom floats redistricting retribution if Texas GOP redraws its maps as midterm election approaches
With midterm elections approaching, political leaders across the country are sharpening strategies to retain or flip key congressional seats - and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is signaling a possible ...