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Obama backs Newsom's California redistricting plan

Barack Obama reacts to Gavin Newsom's California redistricting play

Obama's comments came as efforts in Texas, encouraged by President Trump, aim to strengthen GOP control ahead of next year's elections.

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Obama weighs in on Newsom’s California redistricting strategy amid Texas debate

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Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps

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Obama calls Newsom’s redistricting plan ‘a responsible approach’ in response to Texas Republicans redrawing maps

Former President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he supported a proposal by California Democrats to redraw congressional lines in response to a Republican-led push in Texas to gain additional US House ...

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Texas lawmakers vote to change congressional map

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Calif. court rejects GOP challenge to redraw state maps

Richmond News · 16h

The Latest: Texas House approves new congressional maps that favor GOP in 2026 midterms

In response, California’s Legislature is poised to approve new maps adding more Democratic-friendly seats later this week, in a move former President Barack Obama has applauded.

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Maddow Blog | ‘A responsible approach’: Obama backs Democratic response to Republican hardball

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Obama Comes Off Sidelines to Defy Trump’s Gerrymandering Fight

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Barack Obama defends Californian governor following online feud with Donald Trump

That has changed this week, though, with Obama stepping in to defend California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, who has been in a war of words with the current POTUS. Obama has shown his support for the Democrats' move to redraw congressional districts, following a similar move by the Republicans, which was passed on Wednesday.

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The Obama Factor: Would Barack back Gavin Newsom as Biden’s successor?

Former President Barack Obama hugs California’s then-Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom after arriving at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.