How ‘screw Trump’ messaging may help California’s Proposition 50 prevail
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California's Proposition 50 is a ballot initiative that proposes amending the state constitution to suspend the work of its independent redistricting commission until 2031. The measure aims to counterbalance Republican efforts to engineer congressional seats in their favor by creating five additional safe Democratic seats. The proposal has been linked to President Donald Trump and his influence on Texas Republicans, who have taken advantage of gerrymandering efforts to gain an advantage in House races. Democrats believe the initiative will help them regain lost ground in the 2024 elections, as Trump's approval ratings are low in California and swing states. Several prominent Democratic figures, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Barack Obama, have endorsed the measure. Support for Proposition 50 has been rising steadily, with polls showing a slim majority of Californians planning to vote yes on November 4.
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