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Democrats Defend Redistricting Amid GOP Shutdown Blame Game

11/3/2025

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Ken Martin, Democratic National Committee Chair, defended California's redistricting.
He said Republicans are acting unconstitutionally and warned Democrats may respond similarly in other states.
Martin addressed Virginia's Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones, calling his past comments "indefensible" but noting Jones apologized.
He blamed Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown and cited a poll showing more voters blame Republicans than Democrats.

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Ken Martin, Democratic National Committee Chair, defended California's redistricting.
He said Republicans are acting unconstitutionally and warned Democrats may respond similarly in other states.
Martin addressed Virginia's Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones, calling his past comments "indefensible" but noting Jones apologized.
He blamed Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown and cited a poll showing more voters blame Republicans than Democrats.