The Charlie Kirk Show High Time For A Texas Gerrymander?
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Jul 31, 2025 Paul Rahe, a Professor of history specializing in war at Hillsdale College, shares his insights on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the complexities of Putin's strategy. Abraham George, the Texas GOP chair, discusses the redrawing of Texas congressional maps, which could secure Republicans five additional seats as Hispanic voting trends shift. The conversation reveals the tactical responses to gerrymandering and the implications for upcoming elections, along with the broader geopolitical effects of the war in Ukraine.
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Texas GOP Eyes Five New Seats
- Texas is redrawing its congressional maps to potentially gain five new Republican seats.
- This effort counters Democrat gerrymandering in other major states to regain House majority in 2026.
Hispanic Voters Shift Republican
- Hispanics are increasingly voting Republican in Texas, flipping 12 of 14 border counties.
- This shift underpins Republican confidence in making these new districts solidly red.
Trump's Latino Support Grows
- Donald Trump gained a 30-point swing among Latino voters in Texas between 2020 and 2024.
- This voting shift fuels Republican opportunities to gain seats in majority Hispanic districts.
