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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

We're putting the maps on the ballot, and we're giving the power to the people.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

I know they say don't mess with Texas. Well, don't mess with the great Golden State.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

California won't stand by and watch Trump burn it all down — we are calling a special election to redraw our Congressional maps and defend fair representation.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

[Trump] doesn't play by a different set of rules—he doesn't believe in the rules

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

Donald Trump, you think it’s coincidental?

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

Right outside, at this exact moment, dozens and dozens of ice agents.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

Donald Trump, you have poked the bear and we will punch back.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

We can’t stand back and watch this democracy disappear district by district all across the country.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

I know they say, 'Don't mess with Texas,' Well, don't mess with the great Golden State.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

We will affirm our commitment to the state independent redistricting after the 2030 census, but we're asking the voters for their consensus to do mid-decade redistricting.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

This is a serious moment, America. Wake up to what is going on.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

We cannot stand back and watch this democracy disappear district by district.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 14, 2025

BORDER PATROL HAS SHOWED UP AT OUR BIG BEAUTIFUL PRESS CONFERENCE! WE WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED!

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Aug 13, 2025

Why don't you call her out for lying? Call out the president for lying.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Aug 13, 2025

You're gonna now militarize our streets like that? I mean, focus on straightening out the rest of the world, all the tariffs you screwed everything up with. You know, try to make it up with Canada. Focus on something else.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 13, 2025

DEMOCRATS WILL DESTROY GREG ABBOTT'S 'TOTALLY RIGGED MAPS.' TREMENDOUS WORK IS BEING DONE.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 13, 2025

But if the other states call off their redistricting efforts, we will happily do the same. And American democracy will be better for it.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 13, 2025

If you will not stand down I will be forced to lead an effort to redraw the maps in California to offset the rigging of maps in red states.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Aug 12, 2025

[It’s] my 16th election. I’ve been through countless polls. And guess what, team? There’s going to be a lot more between now and next November.

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