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There are so many illegal and unethical elements in this attempt,” Republican state Sen. Steven Choi said about the Democrats' plans.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is receiving a boost from his state’s voters as he moves to counter a plan backed by President Donald Trump, his longtime pollster wrote in an internal memo released by Axios on Thursday.
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GOP Rep. Kiley: Newsom Is Saying Texas Is Doing Something So Sinister That We're Going To Do It Too
Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) on Governor Gavin Newsom's attempt to redraw California's congressional districts: REP. KEVIN KILEY: Some other state is doing something that's so bad and sinister we are going to do it too.
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New York Magazine on MSNHow Newsom’s Retaliation Against Texas Redistricting Could Backfire
The California governor is pitching his plan as a deadly blow to Trump’s presidency. But it could end his own career on a very sour note.
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Latin Times on MSNGavin Newsom Insults Trump Cabinet Member In Spanish After Removing Languages From Govt. Website
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office insulted a Trump cabinet member on social media in Spanish after announcing the removal of languages in a government website
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his state will redraw its districts to establish more Democratic congressional seats.
Newsom said his state will move forward with plans for a November special election that would allow Democrats to redraw congressional maps.
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Hundreds rally in Oakland against Texas redistricting, including some who oppose Newsom's plan
Hundreds of people rallied in Oakland on Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action denouncing efforts to redraw congressional districts in Texas.
Republicans hold a 219-212 majority in the House, with four vacancies. New maps are typically drawn once a decade after the census is conducted. Many states, including Texas, give legislators the power to draw maps. California is among states that rely on an independent commission that is supposed to be nonpartisan.