The veteran Democrat, who represents part of San Jose and a swath of central California, chairs the state's Democratic congressional delegation. That group not Newsom's office, nor state lawmakers tasked with approving the plan this week was responsible for crafting the new, politically slanted maps that voters likely will consider in November. And Lofgren was at the helm of that process this summer,
Eugene Ely sides with those not wanting a full disclosure of the lifetime cost of all spending measures. Daniel Borenstein upheld every journalistic standard by arguing for an up-front lifetime cost disclosure of all spending measures in the 75-word summary for each measure.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is advocating for a political strategy that involves gerrymandering congressional districts to favor Democrats in order to combat Trump's influence.
"We're doing it in reaction to that act. We're doing it mindful of our higher angels, and better angels. We're doing it mindful that we want to model better behavior, as we've been doing for 15 years in the state of California," Newsom said, referring to the state's popular independent redistricting commission.
Dr. Phil, you're from Texas. This is some bullshit, isn't it?" Dr. Phil proceeded to equivocate with his response, while Smith made his thoughts on the matter more clear, saying, "It's utter bullshit." Though he also stressed his frustration with gerrymandering in general, regardless of which party does it.
Scarborough challenged Lawler on his voting record regarding Medicaid cuts made under Trump's legislation, stating that hospitals in his district are warning about impending staff layoffs and reduced services.
With the conservative majority's ruling in Rucho v Common Cause, gerrymandering was deemed a matter of political concern, leaving extreme practices unchecked and escalating polarization.