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2 min readObama Supports Texas Democrats in Redistricting Dispute
TrueGov Editorial Team•5 months ago•2 min read
Multi-state conflict emerges as lawmakers contest mid-decade map changes
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Former President Barack Obama has expressed support for Texas Democrats who left the state to prevent a quorum needed for Republicans to pass new congressional maps. In an August 14 social media post, Obama praised the Texas House Democrats for their actions, stating they have set an example in what he described as highlighting concerns about democratic processes. This follows his earlier August 5 statement on the redistricting effort.