The NPR Politics Podcast If Texas Redraws Its House Map, California Governor Says It Will, Too
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Aug 6, 2025 Guy Marzorati, a political correspondent from KQED in San Francisco, joins the discussion about the escalating redistricting battle between Texas and California. He highlights Texas Republicans' plan to gerrymander for extra congressional seats and how it prompts California's Governor Gavin Newsom to propose a counter-redistricting plan. The conversation touches on the complexities of voter approval and the challenges Democrats face amid shifting opinions within their ranks. The implications of these redistricting maneuvers for future elections are also examined.
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Texas GOP's Redistricting Push
- Texas Republicans aim to redraw congressional maps to gain five more House seats.
- Democrats are blocking the vote but can't prevent eventual approval and seat gains.
California's Redistricting Challenge
- California's independent redistricting commission limits partisan map changes.
- Governor Newsom must get voter approval to redraw maps favoring Democrats.
Frame Redistricting as Partisan Fight
- Newsom should frame redistricting as a partisan battle to win voter approval.
- Emphasize Democrat vs. Republican conflict, not independent redistricting fairness.