California Republicans say redistricting battle should play out in the state, not Congress

California Republicans say redistricting battle should play out in the state, not Congress

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated when Rep. Ken Calvert began his career in Congress. He was first elected in 1992. California Republicans are facing the possibility of a new congressional district map ahead of next year’s midterms, one that would make their reelection prospects more difficult. But what are they doing from Congress to keep their jobs in Congress? Not much. “I’ve been here. I’ve had a long career,”…

California Republicans Say the Redistricting Battle Should Play Out in the State Rather than Congress

California Republicans are facing the possibility of a new congressional district map ahead of next year’s midterms, one that would make their reelection prospects more difficult. What are they doing from Congress to keep their jobs in Congress?Not much.“I’ve been here, I’ve had a long career,” Rep. Darrell Issa told NOTUS. “I continue to serve because the voters of my district want me to. But I’m not clinging to this job. I can do other things …

California Republicans at odds over how to fight Newsom’s map

Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s (D-CA) slick style, celebrity swagger, and unabashedly liberal politics have given California Republicans a villain to go after over the years.  But now, those same traits, plus a very public pushback against President Donald Trump‘s policies, have turned him into a Democratic superstar with a national spotlight and social media megaphone. That has opponents of... The post California Republicans at odds over how to fight News…