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Obama Slams GOP Redistricting; Texas Dems Stage Walkout

8/16/2025

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Barack Obama endorses Texas Democrats' fight against GOP redistricting, calling it an "assault" on democracy.
Texas Senate Democrats walked out to prevent a measure that could create five additional Republican seats by 2026.
Democratic governors, including Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom, are implementing countermeasures, risking a redistricting arms race.
Public opinion on gerrymandering is divided; many oppose it, while some support it as retaliation.

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Barack Obama endorses Texas Democrats' fight against GOP redistricting, calling it an "assault" on democracy.
Texas Senate Democrats walked out to prevent a measure that could create five additional Republican seats by 2026.
Democratic governors, including Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom, are implementing countermeasures, risking a redistricting arms race.
Public opinion on gerrymandering is divided; many oppose it, while some support it as retaliation.