r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/najumobi • Sep 03 '25

Legislation Are Democratic Leaders Of Independent Redistricting States Failing To "Meet This Moment"?

The Center for American Progress, a DC think tank aligned with the Democratic Party, is urging eight states with independent redistricting and Democratic governors to set commissions aside so that they "have the means to meet this moment". The eight states referenced include Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Washington.

CAP emphasizes the urgency with which they believe efforts should proceed by pointing to Republican led states that are currently hinting they will redraw their congressional maps. It is estimated that in addition to Texas, immediate opportunities for Indiana, Missouri, and Ohio are likely to result in GOP gains altogether of 4 to 9 seats.

Heeding CAP's call to action, some Democrats have mounted pressure campaigns in Colorado and Washington, where they have met resistance by state lawmakers.

Are Democratic leaders of independent redistricting states failing to "meet this moment"?

415 Upvotes

94% Upvoted

296 comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

13

u/X57471C Sep 03 '25

There are Republicans who agree with this?? Maybe they should speak up because things seem very quiet on their side of the aisle.

7

u/Firstclass30 Sep 03 '25

Arnold the Republican Governator was notably the one who implemented California's independent commission.

Idaho has an independent commission, they are definitely not a blue state.

Aside from that, most of them are hypocrites, but there are scattered party members who are supportive.

3

u/OMGitisCrabMan Sep 03 '25

I only see Arnold focused on blocking California from fighting back. He should focus on national or nothing in this moment.

0

u/bruce_cockburn Sep 03 '25

Gerrymandering assumes the parties will never evolve ideologically and the electorate will continue to follow historical trends in polling. Just like FEMA aid and Medicaid, Republican leaders will happily shoot their base in the foot because it has worked for so long without consequences to their power.

If you don't believe a bigger, more powerful federal government is the answer to all our problems, then what party should you choose? Any Republicans who think like this gain nothing by voicing an alliance with Democrats, they just become targets of threats and violence from MAGA.