California, Texas and Democrats
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California is considering mid-cycle redistricting after the president's call for Texas to send "five more Republicans" to Congress.
It’s not just Donald Trump’s mantra anymore. As the Republican president pushes states to redraw their congressional districts to the GOP’s advantage, Democrats have shown they are willing to go beyond words of outrage and use whatever power they do have to win.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas Democrats say they will return to state once session ends, California unveils retaliatory map
In a statement, the House Democratic Caucus said its lawyers had advised returning “to build a strong public legislative record for the upcoming legal battle” against the GOP’s map.
A comment by Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz is the latest barb in an escalating of war of words over the redrawing of congressional maps.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans were unable again Monday to approve new congressional districts to meet President Donald Trump’s demands as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats urged Republicans to stand down and avoid a partisan brawl spanning multiple statehouses.