Former President Obama endorsed California Democrats' proposal to redraw congressional districts if Texas or another Republican-led state redraws boundaries to boost GOP congressional seats. He said Republicans in Texas, acting at President Trump's urging, forced Democrats' hand despite his opposition to partisan gerrymandering. He warned that without an effective Democratic response, Republican-controlled state governments will continue efforts that undermine inclusive democracy. He said he preferred a fair contest of ideas but opposed allowing one party to rig the system. California possesses the capacity to offset a large state like Texas. Redistricting normally follows the decennial census; California last redrew districts in 2021.
If Democrats "don't respond effectively, then this White House and Republican-controlled state governments all across the country, they will not stop, because they do not appear to believe in this idea of an inclusive, expansive democracy."
"I wanted just a fair fight between Republicans and Democrats based on who's got better ideas, and take it to the voters and see what happens,"
"... but we cannot unilaterally allow one of the two major parties to rig the game. And California is one of the states that has the capacity to offset a large state like Texas."
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