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Texas Goes Back to the Redistricting Drawing Board
Episode 1492

Texas Goes Back to the Redistricting Drawing Board

The Texas state legislature has reconvened to redraw the state's Congressional map. Matthew Choi explains why this is happening now, and how Democrats are trying to fight back.

The Brian Lehrer Show

July 22, 202538m 18s

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Show Notes

The Texas state legislature has reconvened for a special session and at the behest of President Trump, one of the primary goals is to redraw the state's Congressional map to shore up the Republican majority in the House. Matthew Choi, co-writer of the Early Brief politics newsletter at The Washington Post, explains why this is happening now, and how Democrats - including California Gov. Gavin Newsom, are trying to fight back.

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republicansgavin_newsommatthew_choipoliticsdemocratslocal_wnyctexasnational_politicsredistricting