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Donald Trump, if you will not stand down, California will be forced to lead an effort to redraw our maps to offset the rigging of maps in red states. If the other states call off their redistricting efforts, we will do the same. And American democracy will be better for it.

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Wow it's almost like you haven't been paying attention to the news. They just had a press conference 3 days ago with the Texas Democrat stating they're going to vote and pass that initiative, it goes on the ballot in November. Maybe pay more attention and spend less time complaining

California should have done this under Jerry Brown! This entire country has been gerrymandered into fascism and has been for decades. Stop threatening tit for tats, under what if-scenarios, quit fucking around, and get in the fight! Democrats lost this country by standing on a moral high ground.

The fight has always been in the mud, and by trying to rise above it, this country is has set fire to the constitution and everything it says it stands for. The Nazis aren’t the only party responsible for this, the democrats are just as liable. Quit threatening and do something.

Thank you, governor, for finally standing up and leading the charge. The Democratic Party has always tried to play by the rules. A civilized game of chess. Meanwhile, DJT and his lackeys have been playing the Hunger Games for over a decade. We try to kill em with kindness while they just try to kill

Why not break CA into 6 states-4 D,1 R and 1 toss-up, it would give Ds an edge in the Senate too?Why are Ds only now waking up to this,when it has been a prob since 1787 when VA with538k people had the same # of Senators as RI with 26k?The Rs have been g and throwing voters off for years,and Ds did

DO IT. NOW. RIGGED, PERMANENT, KKKRISTOFASCIST MINORITY RULE MUST BE PREVENTED BY ANY MEANS AVAILABLE. IT IS A SURVIVAL IMPERATIVE. WITHOUT MERCY. WITHOUT QUARTER. WITHOUT SURCEASE. NO. HOLDS. BARRED.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? THERE SHOULD BE NO "IF", NO CONDITION PRCEDENT. YOU SHOULD BE WELL ON YOUR WAY INTO DOING IT ALREADY. STOP FUCKING AROUND AND GRANDSTANDING AND ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING FOR ONCE.

Why is it EVERY TIME the issue of a nationwide ban on gerrymandering is brought up, all Republicans either block or vote against it? Simple - they don't want a fair playing field.

Stop threatening and just do it. Its not like it matters. I think the Democrats would be better served by doing this quietly under the cover of night and stop giving the GOP any advantages. North Carolina already did it. You have all the reason to do it. Just. Do it.

I suggest floating the idea of state legislation to freeze federal tax payroll deductions. This both demonstrates our enormous leverage and puts more money in the pockets of desperate families immediately without costing the state a dime. Starve the federal budget until April and possibly beyond.

I fear that they will make noises about "standing down", just enough to curtail efforts in CA and elsewhere, but go thru with it in the end, and we lose again. They will do anything to win. We have to remember that.

Democrats prefer comforting lies over the truth? An amazing thing to watch.. DAF (D) Strategist: "Democrats should tread carefully" Republican-controlled states (29): These states collectively have 260 House seats. Democratic-controlled states (21): These states collectively have 175 House Seats.

#FightFireWithFire In times like this leadership evolves where moral courage lives. If it be you, Gavin Newsome, take up the mantle and fight like hell. We are behind you all the way.

I hope this is on the ballot regardless or they’ll just wait until after November. Even if it’s just a vote to temporarily pause the law on it being done by a non partisan group. We need to have all our ducks in a row cause this is nuts and dangerous. I’m tired of hearing the man talk most of all.

No need to limit CA redistricting to match GOP’s claimed numbers bc they’ll very likely simply up GOP redistricting in add’l red states to counter the CA response. This native-born, lifelong Californian asks our @governor.ca.gov to redistrict as many areas as possible to counteract the inevitable.

We are under attack. We have been since before his second term even started. Right now. Order every countermeasure deployed, now…without hesitation! He's not going to stand down. He's going to control & power grab in every way possible. Giving GOP chances to do the right thing is wasting time.

I'VE BEEN WAITING 45 YEARS FOR DEMS TO GROW A BACK BONE GOV NEWSOM! FROM REAGAN "TRICKLE-DOWN" TO BUSH AND LEE ATWATER, RUSH LIMBAUGH, NEWT GINGRICH, BUSH "WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRUCTION", MCCONNELL STEALING JUSTICE APPOINTMENT FROM OBAMA, TO TEA PARTY, TO TRUMP! DON'T DACO. (DEMS ALWAYS CHICKEN OUT)!

As a Californian, liking Newsom more and more. 2 things I don’t like are 1) he needs to be on the people’s side when it comes to PG&E/CPUC, and 2) his choice of ex-wives is pretty much tbe worst 😄. But he’s fighting for what’s honorable and his approach is exactly what we need.

It's absolutely mind-blowing how many people in these comments don't actually pay attention to news. The Californian Democrats have already agreed to put the initiative for the Californian voters to vote for the new maps in November. That's how it works in California, it's called transparency.

If he waits for the felon to move first, he is able to say that he gave the felon every opportunity to change his mind. If Newsom moves first, he is the aggressor and that gives MAGA fuel for their fire. He will do what's best. I'm sure he knows how the system works a little better than most of us.

Perhaps learn how to spell Newsom’s name. He’s already announced the ballot initiative that we will vote on. The CA Legislature is pushing it forward. He shouldn’t wait to see what TX is doing. CA needs to get it done!

The Democrats have to smash mouth - Republicans strategised that the Democrats would do this whilst taking high ground - they are on with redistricting Florida every red state to get an extra 40 house seats - MAGA only survival is to win 2026 only difference - how badly do you want to win

I say proceed no matter what. They never have meet the democrats grace with anything other than vile disregard. Remember the SCOTUS appointments? I say go through no matter what, take back the house, and let's get the senate if they can't handle the heat they can get out of the kitchen.

Red states are ALREADY gerrymandered Democrats regularly win the popular vote for Congress by millions and Republicans STILL retain control Gerrymandering California regardless of what Texas does is the 1st step toward restoring balance to an already rigged system

Don’t warn, don’t wait. Do it! Be ACTIVE NOT REACTIVE. Every blue state. GOP is going to gerrymander to their full extent, they don’t hold back. We should not hold back either. This isn’t leisurely chess, it’s a political war we have to win, not sit and watch them. Get some fire in the belly now! 🔥✊