California’s Partisan Redistricting Gambit Escalates National Battle for Congressional Control

How far will states go in turning redistricting into a political weapon? California’s recent announcement to hold a special election this November for a new congressional map aimed at netting Democrats five additional House seats is not just a reaction to Texas’ GOP-driven efforts — it’s a bold admission that partisan power matters more than democracy itself.Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision, framed as defending “democracy” against Republican maneuvers, is in fact another episode in the nationwide battle over who controls Congress. But instead of promoting fair representation, this move by California Democrats further politicizes the redistricting process, eroding the public’s trust...