Why does Newsom offer this as a voter decision? Texas did not ask anyone. They held hostsge and issued arrest warrants and jammed through the 5 seats they wanted. I admire Newsome for this but just do it and don't ask opinions. Add the seats, now!
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Two wrongs don’t make a right.
aug 22, 2025, 12:43 am • 0 0 • view
Those days are over. The rule of law is being ignored by the Republicans.
aug 22, 2025, 1:01 am • 2 0 • view
And a race to the bottom hurts literally everyone. There are other ways to win elections and I think you underestimate how unpopular what the Rs are doing. They will reap what they sow.
aug 22, 2025, 1:22 am • 0 0 • view
CA requires a vote
aug 22, 2025, 3:15 am • 1 0 • view
But also I agree, fuck the rules
aug 22, 2025, 3:15 am • 1 0 • view
Likely differences in state constitutions. From what I recall, California is required to hold plebiscites for major laws. I’ve read that it’s one of the reasons they have a rep of being insane. Ballot Q1: Want something great? Y/N? Y!!!!!! Ballot Q2: Can we tax .5% to pay for B1? Y/N? N!!!!!
aug 22, 2025, 1:25 am • 12 0 • view
And it's possible that Cali's will hold up if it is challenged in court. They held a special election and if it passes, they can say the people wanted it. In Texas, it can be argued that the people did not choose the new maps.
aug 22, 2025, 2:53 am • 9 0 • view