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Democrats Consider Gerrymandering to Counter Republican Tactics

8/9/2025

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Democrats, who once fiercely opposed gerrymandering, are now contemplating its use to combat Republican strategies in states like Texas. Leaders Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom advocate for drastic measures to safeguard democracy, while critics caution that this tactic could erode public trust and deepen partisan divides, rather than promote authentic democratic participation.

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Democrats, who once fiercely opposed gerrymandering, are now contemplating its use to combat Republican strategies in states like Texas. Leaders Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom advocate for drastic measures to safeguard democracy, while critics caution that this tactic could erode public trust and deepen partisan divides, rather than promote authentic democratic participation.