Obama, Texas and California
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As redistricting battles continue to escalate across the nation, some big names are speaking out to voice their opinions.
Despite supporting independent redistricting, former President Obama endorsed California Democrats' proposal to redraw the state's congressional districts to counter efforts by President Trump and GOP state leaders to push mid-decade partisan gerrymandering.
The former president said that what Texas Republicans are doing requires an equally aggressive response from Democrats.
Former President Barack Obama is in favor of California’s redistricting plan. The former president threw his support behind the effort while the state legislature continues to advance bills to convene a special election in November, when voters would decide whether to implement congressional maps for the next three elections.
— -- President Barack Obama heads to California on Wednesday. He'll deliver remarks at the LGBT Leadership Council 2012 Gala in Beverly Hills and then head to the home of "Glee'"creator Ryan ...