California Gov. Newsom thanks Texas after redistricting win

California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated a redistricting victory in Texas, specifically thanking Texans for their role in the passage of Proposition 50. This proposition was a direct response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's redistricting efforts, which aimed to increase Republican representation in Congress. Newsom's plan, approved by California voters, allows the state legislature to redraw congressional districts to create five additional Democratic seats. Texas's redistricting plan involved manipulating district lines to consolidate Democratic voters into fewer districts, a tactic known as "packing," and splitting Democratic-leaning communities into Republican districts, referred to as "cracking." This strategy significantly altered the electoral landscape, for example, changing a district that previously favored Kamala Harris by a large margin to one that would have supported Donald Trump. Newsom's Proposition 50, passing with nearly 64% of the vote, is seen as a significant win for him and a countermeasure to the GOP's gains in Texas. Newsom's visit to Texas was met with enthusiasm from Democrats who felt energized by his proactive approach, contrasting it with Abbott's method of bypassing voter approval for redistricting. Supporters expressed admiration for Newsom's decision to put the redistricting plan before voters, viewing it... download the app to read more