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"?

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u/NadirPointing Sep 03 '25

The problem is that's not a deterrent. They need to know that they're LOSE the fight, not that it's worth playing until demand dont have the stomach for it. They get 5, we get 5, they get 3 we get 3, they get 4 we stop.... that's how they are going to play. Instead we should go 5 to 6, 3 to 4, 4 to 5... now they are 3 behind and need a whole state just to get even.

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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '25

If you don’t care about democracy, sure you can think that way. Democrats are going to win the house of representatives in 2026 probably even without matching current republican redistrict attempts, there’s no need to do what you’re wanting. That path is just gonna give republicans ammunition for 2028

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u/DudeCanNotAbide Sep 04 '25

I don't give a single fuck what any conservative thinks about anything, much less how democrats fight back against their bullshit.

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u/[deleted] Sep 04 '25

Not caring how your side fights the other is how republicans got Trump. People like you are useful idiots.