Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a pointed accusation against California Governor Gavin Newsom during an appearance on ‘Sunday Night in America,’ asserting that Newsom is the ‘biggest hypocrite’ when it comes to allegations of gerrymandering. McCarthy argued that Newsom is attempting to alter the state’s redistricting commission, a move he claims is part of a broader effort to reshape voting rules in California.
McCarthy emphasized that the Democratic Party has a long history of employing gerrymandering tactics, with the party itself being responsible for many of the congressional district maps that have skewed electoral outcomes in the past. Despite this, Newsom has been pushing for reform, seeking to establish an independent redistricting commission to reduce partisan influence in the map-drawing process. McCarthy’s comments highlight the deepening political divide over the issue of electoral fairness and the role of partisan control in shaping district boundaries.
The accusation has sparked a heated debate over the integrity of the redistricting process in California, with critics arguing that Newsom’s efforts to reform the system are long overdue. However, McCarthy’s claim of hypocrisy suggests that he sees Newsom’s actions as an attempt to exert further control over the electoral process, rather than a genuine push for reform. As the conversation continues, both sides remain entrenched in their positions, with the broader implications of gerrymandering shaping the political landscape in California and beyond.