Democrats Shift Strategy to Match GOP Redistricting Tactics

House Democrats, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have reversed their previous stance on redistricting reform, now supporting state-level partisan strategies to counter Republican efforts to gerrymander congressional districts. This shift marks a significant change from their earlier calls for national reforms. Pelosi has endorsed Governor Gavin Newsom’s move to override California’s bipartisan map, signaling a willingness to use partisan tactics in response to GOP actions. This change reflects a broader rethinking within the Democratic Party as they confront potential threats to their power in future elections.