Barack Obama is endorsing California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan to counter Texas GOP gerrymandering efforts ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday said he respects California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s push for a redistricting plan to add more Democratic seats in the blue state.
«I believe that Gov. Newsom’s approach is a responsible approach. He said this is going to be responsible. We’re not going to try to completely maximize it», Obama said at a fundraiser Tuesday on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, according to excerpts obtained by The Associated Press.
«We’re only going to do it if and when Texas and/or other Republican states begin to pull these maneuvers. Otherwise, this doesn’t go into effect», he added.
In a post Wednesday on X, Obama said gerrymandering shouldn’t be a part of politics.
