Texas Democrats’ Walkout Fails to Stop GOP’s Aggressive Redistricting Scheme

In a predictable display of political theater, Texas Democrats have signaled they may end their nearly two-week walkout that sought to block the Republican-led redrawing of congressional districts. Yet this delay tactic does little more than slow the inevitable: a redistricting plan designed to strengthen the GOP and protect American sovereignty at the ballot box. Why Does the Walkout Matter—If It’s Ultimately Futile? Walkouts have become a tool for obstruction, not solutions. Texas Democrats fled the state to halt a process that upholds voters' rights through fair maps reflecting population shifts and economic growth. The GOP’s effort seeks to add...