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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Fri Aug 22, 2025, 01:29 PM Friday

Love it or hate it? Poll shows how Californians feel about Newsom's redistricting fight with Trump

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to temporarily redraw California’s congressional districts has more support than opposition — but with many voters undecided, the measure's prospects remain uncertain, a new poll found.

One thing, however, has become clear: Newsom’s standing with voters appears tethered to the fate of his high-stakes redistricting gamble.

The UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll, conducted for the Los Angeles Times, asked registered voters about the Newsom-backed redistricting push favoring California Democrats, which serves as a counterattack to President Trump and Texas Republicans reworking election maps to their advantage.

When voters were asked whether they agree with California's redistricting maneuver, 46% said it was a good idea, while 36% said it was a bad idea. Slightly more, 48%, said they would vote in favor of the temporary gerrymandering efforts if it appeared on the statewide special election ballot in November. Nearly a third said they would vote no, while 20% said they were undecided.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/love-hate-poll-shows-californians-100000708.html

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Love it or hate it? Poll shows how Californians feel about Newsom's redistricting fight with Trump (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Friday OP
He's gotta sell it cilla4progress Friday #1
I'm in favor because the built-in sunset takes care of my only concern. quaint Friday #2
Sounds like it is not a done deal. Wish 60% or more supported it. Maybe that will come near vote. Silent Type Friday #3
I agree with it, and would vote for it JoseBalow Friday #4
the polls are a joke Nigrum Cattus Friday #5
It's a special election with no other items on the ballot Fiendish Thingy Friday #7
No one asked me Auggie Friday #6
6 million people in CA voted for Trump The Mouth Sunday #8

quaint

(4,067 posts)
2. I'm in favor because the built-in sunset takes care of my only concern.
Fri Aug 22, 2025, 01:45 PM
Friday

My initial reaction was the same as the League of Women Voters' since we did work hard to get the non-partisan commission. The LWV have always been too conservative for our own good (IMHO).

Fiendish Thingy

(20,492 posts)
7. It's a special election with no other items on the ballot
Fri Aug 22, 2025, 03:37 PM
Friday

Turnout will be very low (20% or less) unless the “Yes” campaign can get their message across effectively and motivate people to get to the polls.

The “No” campaign has already hit the ground running and is well funded by a Christian Nationalist billionaire.

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