Texas Democrats ‘fight fire with fire’ amid redistricting push

Networks pounce on Republican redistricting. They didn’t care when Democrats did it

Redistricting is an issue for political junkies. Your average American doesn’t obsess over district maps, even when they help determine who’s in the majority. They passed a redistricting plan out of committee in Texas on August 2, prompting Texas Democrats to flee to Illinois and other blue states to deny a legislative quorum. Parker Thayer of the Capital Research Center tickled me by tweeting: "Going to Illinois to protest gerrymandering is lik…

‘Americans are angry’: Democrats rally across the country

“Nobody knows what the real answer is to this whole thing that Donald Trump is doing to our country. But perhaps if more Democratic leaders could meet the people where they are and emulate what millions of people are doing – by protesting across the country – that would feel authentic,” says Ali Velshi. “That would feel real because right now Americans are angry and they want change.” Rep. Greg Casar joins to discuss.

Aggressive Redistricting Wars Could Leave No Winners

The redistricting wars have officially gone national. What began as a bold — and controversial — power grab in Texas has morphed into a coast-to-coast clash that could redefine American politics ahead of the 2026 midterms. Republicans will cheer Texas's assertiveness. Democrats will seethe and threaten retaliation. However, as usual, the outcome won’t be decided by either camp. It will be decided by the voters stuck in between: Independents. Tex…

Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fight

Democrats concede there’s only so much they can do to keep Texas from redrawing its maps. But they want to encourage blue states to retaliate.

Battle Lines Are Drawn Over Partisan Redistricting—What to Know

As state lawmakers in both parties ponder the possibility of increasing their share of seats in the House through redistricting, some have questioned the legality of the move. The current situation kicked off in June, after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session of the Texas Legislature that would, among other goals, consider the prospect of redistricting the state’s congressional seats to more heavily favor Republicans. President Donal…

Texas Dems Spark Outrage With Holocaust and Lincoln Comparisons Amid Redistricting Battle

While he sees meaning in the Texas Democrats seeking refuge in Illinois — the land of Lincoln — I find their chosen destination ironically fitting for a completely different reason.