Former President Barack Obama endorsed California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to redraw congressional districts as a counter to Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas, calling the approach “responsible” during a fundraiser Tuesday in Massachusetts, The Hill reported.
Obama’s comments came at a Martha’s Vineyard event for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, which raised $2 million. Also present were former Attorney General Eric Holder and Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California.
The former president said Democrats cannot allow Republicans to tilt congressional maps without responding in kind.
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