LARRY ELDER: Gerrymandering: Obama Vs. Obama

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

Former President Barack Obama railed against Texas for attempting a mid-decade redistricting to create more Republican U.S. House seats. On social media, Obama said: “We can’t lose focus on what matters — right now…

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