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In It to Win It

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Fri Aug 22, 2025, 07:25 AM Friday

Why Democrats Are Finally Fighting Dirty (And What That Means For You) - What A Day




On Thursday, California lawmakers passed a redistricting plan aimed at winning Democrats up to five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 elections.

It was the latest escalation in a gerrymandering battle between red and blue states, after the GOP-controlled Texas House approved redrawn congressional maps Wednesday. Other states, like New York and Indiana, may soon follow. Former U.S. Representative and current Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Colin Allred of Texas, breaks down what this means for the Lone Star State and the 2026 midterms.
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The Wizard

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Fri Aug 22, 2025, 07:32 AM
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is not dirty fighting. It's using the rules set by the enemy. I love the sound of MAGAts whining; it sounds like victory.

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