“California Democrats are charging ahead with an ambitious and potentially expensive plan to squeeze between five and seven more Democratic seats out of their congressional map,” Punchbowl News reports.

“The goal: To offset the Republican redistricting in Texas — and potentially elsewhere — and win the House majority next year.”

“California Democrats were overwhelmingly on board with drawing a new map, but members want input in how the lines are drawn.”

Said Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA): “We’re ready. If Texas goes, we are going.”