"Republicans claimed that because they only have 9 seats (17%), our current maps are gerrymandered and Republicans are underrepresented. Really? Every Republican Congress member voted yes on the bill that would cut the funding for food stamps and Medicaid. Was that what people in their districts wanted? If not, people are not well represented by those members. If voters dislike their representatives' job, they should elect someone else regardless of their party affiliation."
"The proponents of Proposition 50 called it an effort to save democracy. In fact, it does just the opposite. Now, millions of Californians will be disenfranchised. Their voices, opinions and thoughts will become irrelevant or no longer heard. Disenfranchisement is the cornerstone of the disintegration of democracy. Disenfranchisement causes people to "check out" and no longer participate in our democratic system of government."
In 2024, roughly 59% of Californians voted for Kamala Harris and 38% for Donald Trump. Voter registration shows Democrats over 44%, Republicans 25%, and nearly 23% with no party preference. Republicans contend that holding only nine congressional seats (17%) indicates gerrymandering and underrepresentation. All Republican House members voted to cut funding for food stamps and Medicaid, raising representation concerns. Proposition 50 passed and is described as creating a one‑party state that will disenfranchise millions and depress participation. Political parties are portrayed as motivated by power and money, and the California GOP chairwoman Corrin Rankin is urged to resign amid map and performance concerns.
Read at The Mercury News
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