What A Day The Redistricting Game
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Oct 30, 2025 Join John Bisognano, President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, as he delves into the strategic redistricting battles shaping the 2026 elections. He details how Trump's call for redrawn maps is influencing states like Texas and California's Proposition 50, which could shift congressional power. Later, survivor advocate Lisa Phillips shares her harrowing experiences with Jeffrey Epstein and discusses the complex reasons many survivors stay silent, offering hope and encouragement for healing and empowerment.
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Trump's Direct Push To Redraw Maps
- Donald Trump openly pushed states like Texas to redraw maps to avoid losing the House in 2026.
- John Bisognano says this marks a new, explicit strategy to use redistricting as overt election manipulation.
Small Seat Swings Decide Control
- The House majority is narrow, making a few seats decisive for control.
- Bisognano warns midterms could flip if maps shift, explaining why parties race to redraw now.
Maps Target Seats And Communities Of Color
- Recent redistricting in Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina targeted multiple Democratic-held seats.
- Bisognano highlights that most displaced representatives were people of color, linking gerrymandering to racial impact.