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Texas Republicans are using this month’s special session to attempt to lock in the party’s majority in Congress by means of weakening or eliminating Democratic districts in the state. As
California Democrat Eric Swalwell discussed engaging with Christian podcasts and accused the opposition of "weaponizing faith" in a new interview.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNGOP Army veteran announces challenge to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas congressional districtThe prospect of Eric Flores’ candidacy has excited Republicans in Texas and Washington, due in part to his military and law enforcement credentials.
Texas Democrats know they have few options to stop Republicans from redrawing the state's congressional maps exactly as the president wants them. They do, however, have a nuclear option.
Why is this about the Texas Republicans' redistricting gambit a story with importance far beyond the Lone Star State? Several reasons, actually.