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Newsom Slams Cornyn Amid Texas Gerrymandering Tactics

7/26/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom took aim at Texas Senator John Cornyn, accusing him of hypocrisy for suggesting Texas lawmakers were shirking their responsibilities. As the Texas House takes a break during a special session on flood response and redistricting, Democratic leaders gathered with Newsom to devise a plan to combat Republican gerrymandering tactics.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom took aim at Texas Senator John Cornyn, accusing him of hypocrisy for suggesting Texas lawmakers were shirking their responsibilities. As the Texas House takes a break during a special session on flood response and redistricting, Democratic leaders gathered with Newsom to devise a plan to combat Republican gerrymandering tactics.