No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen Republicans fall in line in redistricting cold war
Aug 24, 2025
JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, discusses the fight against voter suppression and the importance of transparent redistricting in safeguarding democracy. Congressman Robert Garcia dives into the release of the Epstein files and the push for accountability in government. Meanwhile, data-driven journalist Elliott Morris reveals Trump’s plummeting approval ratings and shifts in young voter sentiment, highlighting how economic factors influence political landscapes. Together, they emphasize the necessity for grassroots activism and political engagement.
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Mid‑Cycle Gerrymandering Threat
- Brian Tyler Cohen warns Republicans plan mid-cycle redistricting to entrench power and could shut Democrats out of the House.
- He argues Democrats must respond beyond shaming by coordinating state-level countermeasures and pressure elected officials.
Pressure Officials To Act Now
- Brian Tyler Cohen urges citizens to apply pressure: write, call, tweet, show up and make voices heard to influence governors and lawmakers.
- He says politicians respond to self-interest, so make action politically rewarding.
Pair States To Counteract Moves
- J.B. Pritzker frames state pairing as strategy: Democratic states can neutralize Republican map changes by coordinating actions like California and Texas.
- He warns courts and Voting Rights Act outcomes will shape options, but states with fewer obstacles could act faster.