US EditionObama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps
Former President Obama endorses California Governor Newsom's cautious redistricting plan to counter Texas Republicans' effort to flip five House seats before 2026 midterms.
- California Democrats are set to approve a proposed congressional map and call a Nov. 4 special election for voter approval of the temporary Election Rigging Response Act, which returns map-drawing power after the 2030 census.
- Texas Republicans pushed through a new congressional map to add five GOP seats in 2026 after Texas Democrats fled Austin, while President Donald Trump urged fast approval.
- At a Tuesday fundraiser on Martha's Vineyard, Former President Barack Obama praised Newsom's plan as 'a responsible approach' and helped raise $2 million for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee.
- Legal rulings this week mean California's Supreme Court allows Democrats to proceed Thursday, while Republican lawmakers vow legal fights, as Texas and California's House seat shifts could affect U.S. House control in 2026.
- Obama cautioned that while he prefers no political gerrymandering, Democrats must `respond effectively` to stop a nationwide campaign, urging U.S. courts and voters toward a `better way` over time as Newsom's plan prompts similar tactics from leaders like New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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California is set to act fast after Texas advances congressional maps to boost Republicans (World)
The national redistricting battle enters its next phase Thursday as California Democrats are scheduled to pass a new congressional map that creates five winnable seats for their party, a direct counter to the Texas House's approval of a new map to create more conservative-leaning seats in that state...
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Obama: Newsom’s California Gerrymandering a ‘Reasonable Approach’ to GOP Seat Gains
Former President Barack Obama is backing California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s controversial gerrymandering plan to add more Democrat congressional seats. The post Obama: Newsom’s California Gerrymandering a ‘Reasonable Approach’ to GOP Seat Gains appeared first on Slay News.
Obama puts his seal of approval on Newsom's gerrymandering scheme · American Wire News
California Gov. Gavin Newsom got a seal of approval from former President Barack Obama, who praised his “smart” and “measured” redistricting plan. Newsom got some wind under the sails of his 2028 presidential aspirations as Obama, who already sang his praises at a fundraiser earlier this week, publicly declared his ” tremendous respect” for the Democrat and his current gerrymandering efforts. Over the long term, we shouldn’t have political gerr…
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