The Rest Is Politics: US 104. Trump’s Meeting with Putin and the Plot to Rig the Next Election
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Aug 7, 2025 The political landscape in Texas is shifting as Democrats flee to escape gerrymandering. The history of redistricting tactics reveals deep-seated issues with American democracy. Engaging non-voters could reshape electoral dynamics and representation. Tensions are rising as Trump prepares for a potential high-stakes meeting with Putin, raising questions about international relations amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Skepticism lingers over what such a meeting could truly achieve for U.S.-Russia ties and global stability.
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Texas Democrats Block Redistricting
- Texas Democrats fled the state to block Republican-led redistricting aimed at gaining more seats. - This tactic prevents the legislature from passing new congressional maps before the 2024 elections.
Gerrymandering Fuels Polarization
- Gerrymandering intensifies political polarization and dysfunction by protecting partisan majorities. - The Republican strategy Operation Red Map aggressively secured state legislator seats to manipulate maps since the 1990s.
Gerrymandering Reduces Moderation
- Gerrymandering squeezes out moderation by making districts safer for one party. - Republicans hold 66% of Texas’s seats with only 56% of the vote in 2024, exaggerating their power.