US EditionCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speak with Texas Democrats in California
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUG 9 – More than 50 Texas Democrats fled the state to block GOP redistricting efforts and met with California leaders to coordinate responses amid escalating legal battles.
- On Friday in Sacramento, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Nancy Pelosi met with Texas House Democrats to support their quorum break blocking redistricting votes.
- On Sunday, more than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state to deny the quorum required by the Texas Constitution, which mandates at least 100 members in the 150-member House.
- According to Texas officials, absent lawmakers face $500-a-day fines plus travel bills, and the FBI aids in locating and arresting them.
- Following the event, Governor Newsom said he's calling for a special election in California in November, with the Legislature having until August 22 to discuss and approve maps.
- In the broader fight, Democrats hope a November special election could slash five Republican-held House seats in California, according to Steve Swatt.
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This Is How It's Going for the Texas Democrats Now on the Loose
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is ignoring Ventura burning up, has shielded some of the runaway Democrats and has promised to add five Democrat seats. Republicans only have nine out of 52 congressional districts. Yet, they represent 38% of voters. Republicans are being forced out of the state. In any case, Governor Abbott sees his five […] The post This Is How It’s Going for the Texas Democrats Now on the Loose appeared first on www.independentsentinel.…
‘Make No Mistake About It,’ Desperado Newsom is Failing California Over Redistricting Scheme – California Globe
“Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses?” The Eagles, 1973. “Make no mistake about it, California is moving forward,” California Governor Gavin Newsom said Friday while trying to convince everyone that he’s not desperately subverting the California Constitution over his redistricting scheme. “We believe in an independent commission — we’re not getting rid of it — but what we’re talking about is an emergency redistricting response to a rigg…
Texas Democrats shift exodus to California | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared shoulder-to-shoulder Friday with Texas Democratic lawmakers in a show of support for their nearly weeklong walkout, which has blocked a vote on congressional redistricting maps sought by President Donald Trump in a widening national battle over U.S. House control.
California's Newsom, Pelosi back Texas Democrats
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared shoulder-to-shoulder Friday with Texas Democratic lawmakers in a show of support for their nearly weeklong walkout, which has blocked a vote on congressional redistricting maps sought…
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