More! We need so much more that democrats will be sitting on the stairs because there are not enough seats.
DoomOne on
They have no choice. Trump is moving to forcefully take the democrats back to Texas, at gunpoint, and hold them hostage until the new maps are forced through.
If democrats don’t fight back, there will never be another fair election again. Republicans have cheated for decades while democrats hem and haw about taking the high road.
There are no rules anymore.
GrantTheGr81 on
About time
Succubus-Love on
Don’t really have a choice. Once someone plays by different rules, you either play the same game or it’s over.
katiescasey on
Time to play ball. The party of no rules needs to be met head on with just as cleaver methods. Dems and independents are good at talking the game but not pushing boundaries. Lets hope that changes
CrimsonFeetofKali on
Any previous understanding of the „rules“ of politics has been gone for a while now (I tend to think blocking Garland’s nomination to the Supreme Court in 2016 was the first real sign that we’re in different territory). That it’s taking Democrats until 2025 to figure this out and act accordingly has contributed greatly to the totalitarian coup we’ve seen enacted. Better late than never!
demystifier on
Every blue state should do this in response to what they are doing in Texas. Fuck ‚em, make every seat possible blue by any means you have available.
elCharderino on
I wouldn’t be surprised if Republican House members in districts of blue states start speaking out against Texas starting this trend, as blue state retaliation would be putting them out of a job soon.
Imaginary_Bus_6742 on
Not taking any preparatory measures would be negligent. Why would they not prepare?
Bugger9525 on
Im guessing trump wont send the FBI when the republicans flee to deny a quorum.
No-Tomatillo-7566 on
I can’t wait to read the legal gymnastics the Supreme Court produces to strike down liberal state redistricting while leaving in place the fascist maps.
shredmiyagi on
This Supreme Court is like a terrible team of referees in an NBA game. They’ve let it get far out of control, and now this is where we’re at, where Democrats have no choice but to try and apply 1% the tit for tat. Scotus will choose to assist more unconstitutional, decorum-breaking Republican moves and simultaneously consider striking down Democratic motions, with zero logical or ethical consistency. Complete disgrace.
Stranger-Sun on
Looking forward to moving from „Signaling“ into „Doing“. Let’s get this done.
Send these two governors praise for their efforts. They need to hear that we want more of this. If Republicans go low, we put a boot on their face.
BigFox6006 on
About time these State Governments *finally* figure out that this isn’t about principle anymore, this is becoming a legit game of thrones power-play. Win or die.
AlphaTravel on
Good. Stop fucking playing by different rules.
Smegmarty on
Do it regardless of what other Red states (welfare states) end up doing.
10thflrinsanity on
The GoP has been playing by different rules for far too long while Dems take the high road. The avg American doesn’t even know that district they’re in, who their rep is, or what gerrymandering even means. Just fucking do it.
Either start playing by the same rules or we will slide into the Federalist Society’s remaking of this country – which is one where the rich control everything and democracy is even more of a farce than it already is.
MayIServeYouWell on
Can they just make this a trigger law?
I mean go full bore to be ready, but only implement if Texas does first.
KnotSoSalty on
Thankfully democrats have decided to pull their heads out from within their own bodies for once and realize that we’re in a political crisis. Unilaterally disarming oneself because it’s the morally right thing to do is foolish.
It’s not even logically inconsistent if you believe, as I do, that gerrymandering is a problem that can only be fixed at the federal level. An act of Congress or more likely a constitutional amendment. In order to get those votes we have to elect Democrats. So yes we have to gerrymander a bit to end gerrymandering.
We won’t get anything if we lose.
mwaller on
New York, finally, do something!
Kaltastic84 on
Unfortunately, all of the redistricting plans will be challenged in court. The Supreme Court will then rule that the plans in red states are constitutional, the ones in blue states are not.
volanger on
I will laugh my ass off if Texas tries to sue claiming that they can’t do that cause it’ll create an unfair advantage
cat_dev_null on
Don’t equal what MAGA is doing in other states, DOUBLE IT
Kooky-Anxiety-7166 on
They should
der_innkeeper on
Now would be a good time to push for uncapping the House by repealing the Reapportionment Act of 1929.
We are missing anywhere between 300 and 3000 seats.
lickem369 on
Democrats need to realize the Republican party in this country is not playing by the rules anymore. They will take as much as they can get away with and right now the Democrats are allowing them to get away with everything by taking the high road. Its far past the time for hardball with these fascists!
flirtmcdudes on
8 years too late but I guess it’s progress
urbanlife78 on
Time to turn California and New York 100% blue with redistricting
Tiny-Professional827 on
Every blue state should have the plans for this already on back burner
mrbigglessworth on
And not ONE MAGA or Republican better open their mouths about it either. If they are OK with Texas doing it, they MUST be OK with other states doing the same.
drapparappa on
Illinois, Washington, Oregon, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland…. Pack. And. Crack. Gerrymander them out of existence with D+15 districts
lazyFer on
good
Rodinsprogeny on
Tomorrow we’ll be told California and New York started it
thecooltiger on
NYEXIT!! I don’t know if there’s similar ground level discussions in CA, but let’s get out of this toxic relationship!
liburIL on
Fuck yeah. Fight fire with fire.
JesusWuta40oz on
Fire with fire. I dont WANT them to do this but clearly the time has come for the old liberal idea of respecting traditional standards for government and accountability is GONE. This isnt politics anymore…this is a knife fight. And I dont want to be all Hindenburg in the complicity of losing this country toward fascism.
OpeningPen1648 on
How about electoral college and citizens United?
prncessvein on
Ok come on WA and OR, you go next
DizzyFrogHS on
Just fucking do it. Stop signaling.
visforvillian on
You can’t engage in democracy with people who don’t believe in democracy.
justflushit on
So will SCOTUS say it’s okay for red states but not for blue?
Enough_already68 on
Good. If they do, we do
tooheavybroo on
Texan here, we don’t approve of Republicans here suppressing our vote
thunderbootyclap on
This is 100% a lesson in if you allow a bad thing that bad thing can be done to you
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Let’s go! Hope other Blue states follow quickly.
The lone star on Texas‘ flag is a rating.
Good
More! We need so much more that democrats will be sitting on the stairs because there are not enough seats.
They have no choice. Trump is moving to forcefully take the democrats back to Texas, at gunpoint, and hold them hostage until the new maps are forced through.
If democrats don’t fight back, there will never be another fair election again. Republicans have cheated for decades while democrats hem and haw about taking the high road.
There are no rules anymore.
About time
Don’t really have a choice. Once someone plays by different rules, you either play the same game or it’s over.
Time to play ball. The party of no rules needs to be met head on with just as cleaver methods. Dems and independents are good at talking the game but not pushing boundaries. Lets hope that changes
Any previous understanding of the „rules“ of politics has been gone for a while now (I tend to think blocking Garland’s nomination to the Supreme Court in 2016 was the first real sign that we’re in different territory). That it’s taking Democrats until 2025 to figure this out and act accordingly has contributed greatly to the totalitarian coup we’ve seen enacted. Better late than never!
Every blue state should do this in response to what they are doing in Texas. Fuck ‚em, make every seat possible blue by any means you have available.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Republican House members in districts of blue states start speaking out against Texas starting this trend, as blue state retaliation would be putting them out of a job soon.
Not taking any preparatory measures would be negligent. Why would they not prepare?
Im guessing trump wont send the FBI when the republicans flee to deny a quorum.
I can’t wait to read the legal gymnastics the Supreme Court produces to strike down liberal state redistricting while leaving in place the fascist maps.
This Supreme Court is like a terrible team of referees in an NBA game. They’ve let it get far out of control, and now this is where we’re at, where Democrats have no choice but to try and apply 1% the tit for tat. Scotus will choose to assist more unconstitutional, decorum-breaking Republican moves and simultaneously consider striking down Democratic motions, with zero logical or ethical consistency. Complete disgrace.
Looking forward to moving from „Signaling“ into „Doing“. Let’s get this done.
Send these two governors praise for their efforts. They need to hear that we want more of this. If Republicans go low, we put a boot on their face.
About time these State Governments *finally* figure out that this isn’t about principle anymore, this is becoming a legit game of thrones power-play. Win or die.
Good. Stop fucking playing by different rules.
Do it regardless of what other Red states (welfare states) end up doing.
The GoP has been playing by different rules for far too long while Dems take the high road. The avg American doesn’t even know that district they’re in, who their rep is, or what gerrymandering even means. Just fucking do it.
Either start playing by the same rules or we will slide into the Federalist Society’s remaking of this country – which is one where the rich control everything and democracy is even more of a farce than it already is.
Can they just make this a trigger law?
I mean go full bore to be ready, but only implement if Texas does first.
Thankfully democrats have decided to pull their heads out from within their own bodies for once and realize that we’re in a political crisis. Unilaterally disarming oneself because it’s the morally right thing to do is foolish.
It’s not even logically inconsistent if you believe, as I do, that gerrymandering is a problem that can only be fixed at the federal level. An act of Congress or more likely a constitutional amendment. In order to get those votes we have to elect Democrats. So yes we have to gerrymander a bit to end gerrymandering.
We won’t get anything if we lose.
New York, finally, do something!
Unfortunately, all of the redistricting plans will be challenged in court. The Supreme Court will then rule that the plans in red states are constitutional, the ones in blue states are not.
I will laugh my ass off if Texas tries to sue claiming that they can’t do that cause it’ll create an unfair advantage
Don’t equal what MAGA is doing in other states, DOUBLE IT
They should
Now would be a good time to push for uncapping the House by repealing the Reapportionment Act of 1929.
We are missing anywhere between 300 and 3000 seats.
Democrats need to realize the Republican party in this country is not playing by the rules anymore. They will take as much as they can get away with and right now the Democrats are allowing them to get away with everything by taking the high road. Its far past the time for hardball with these fascists!
8 years too late but I guess it’s progress
Time to turn California and New York 100% blue with redistricting
Every blue state should have the plans for this already on back burner
And not ONE MAGA or Republican better open their mouths about it either. If they are OK with Texas doing it, they MUST be OK with other states doing the same.
Illinois, Washington, Oregon, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland…. Pack. And. Crack. Gerrymander them out of existence with D+15 districts
good
Tomorrow we’ll be told California and New York started it
NYEXIT!! I don’t know if there’s similar ground level discussions in CA, but let’s get out of this toxic relationship!
Fuck yeah. Fight fire with fire.
Fire with fire. I dont WANT them to do this but clearly the time has come for the old liberal idea of respecting traditional standards for government and accountability is GONE. This isnt politics anymore…this is a knife fight. And I dont want to be all Hindenburg in the complicity of losing this country toward fascism.
How about electoral college and citizens United?
Ok come on WA and OR, you go next
Just fucking do it. Stop signaling.
You can’t engage in democracy with people who don’t believe in democracy.
So will SCOTUS say it’s okay for red states but not for blue?
Good. If they do, we do
Texan here, we don’t approve of Republicans here suppressing our vote
This is 100% a lesson in if you allow a bad thing that bad thing can be done to you