Governor Gavin Newsom responded to Republican gerrymandering efforts with a defiant social media post directed at former President Donald Trump, using all caps and quotation marks. Newsom threatened to redraw California’s maps to counter efforts in red states, demanding Trump call off the redistricting. This sparked a reaction, with Newsom announcing a press conference and mocking Trump’s nickname, “TACO,” referencing his inconsistent tariff policies. Newsom’s aggressive stance comes amidst a redistricting “arms race” and challenges the legitimacy of plans in states like Texas.
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to redraw California’s congressional map in response to potential Republican gerrymandering in Texas, mimicking Donald Trump’s social media style. Newsom’s announcement followed a warning letter to Trump, threatening map redrawal if Texas proceeded with its redistricting efforts. To redraw the map, Newsom must first undo California’s existing independent redistricting process through a ballot initiative. This move comes amid escalating gerrymandering concerns and the introduction of new redistricting standards by Common Cause.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state would redraw its electoral maps after former President Donald Trump missed a deadline in an ongoing redistricting dispute between Democratic and Republican states. Newsom’s office mimicked Trump’s social media style to mock him, and Newsom expressed his desire to counteract what he views as map rigging in red states. Newsom plans to ask voters to override existing congressional maps and create more Democratic-leaning seats, although the White House is seeking to enlist other red states in the redistricting clash. Trump defended the Texas plan, citing his popular vote win, but this is not how congressional seats are awarded.
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Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a warning to former President Trump regarding potential congressional redistricting efforts in Texas, suggesting California may redraw its own maps to counteract any partisan advantage gained by Republicans. Newsom, anticipating a potential mid-decade gerrymander in Texas, indicated that this action would be a threat to American democracy. Emphasizing his belief in independent redistricting, Newsom stated that California will take action if Texas proceeds with its plans, potentially impacting the political landscape. The governor’s office followed this up with a post on X, reiterating the threat to redraw maps and using all caps to get their point across.
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Newsom calls Trump’s $1 billion UCLA settlement offer extortion, saying California won’t bow to the pressure. This situation, unfolding with the backdrop of pro-Palestinian protests at UCLA, presents a clear picture of political maneuvering. It seems the Trump administration froze a significant amount of federal funding, nearly $600 million, and then offered a settlement: pay a billion dollars. This certainly sounds like a questionable “deal”. It’s easy to see how this can be construed as an act of attempted political coercion.
This entire scenario evokes a sense of authoritarian tactics, reminding one of actions that are common in places like the Saudi Royal Family or under regimes like Hugo Chavez’s.… Continue reading
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan for a November special election to redraw congressional maps, aiming to counter Texas’s redistricting efforts. Newsom stated California would “nullify” actions taken in Texas, appearing alongside former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Texas Democratic lawmakers who left their state to block redistricting. The proposed maps are expected to be released next week, and the measure would only take effect if other GOP-led states follow through with their plans. This action is in response to Texas’s redrawn congressional maps, which could potentially give Republicans more seats in the House.
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Newsom says special election on California redistricting planned for November, and it’s stirring up a real buzz, isn’t it? It seems like a lot of people are feeling pretty fired up about this. The general sentiment seems to be a mix of “it’s about time” and a grudging acceptance that this is the only way to play the game when the other side isn’t playing fair. The whole situation is clearly riling up passions and pushing some folks to the edge.
The driving force behind this move is, of course, the issue of gerrymandering, which, if you’ve been following along, is the practice of manipulating district boundaries to favor one political party over another.… Continue reading
California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering a special election on November 4th to counteract Texas’s redistricting efforts. The governor aims to temporarily alter the state’s redistricting system to favor Democrats in Congressional elections, potentially giving the power back to state lawmakers. This move is a response to Texas’s Republican-led legislature, which is proposing new Congressional maps that could send more Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives. The special election’s costs are still being assessed, but could be expensive.
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Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of lying to cover up his involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein case, claiming Trump is “unmoored” and showing signs of desperation. Newsom pointed to Trump’s shifting statements and the resurfacing of old connections with Epstein as evidence of a cover-up. Reports indicate Trump’s name is in the Epstein files, adding fuel to the controversy. Newsom suggested Trump is flailing and his actions are not working, describing him as a “punch drunk boxer.”
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