FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, D.C. — Today, Indivisible’s National Advocacy Director, Andrew O’Neill released the following statement in response to the Texas GOP’s redistricting scheme being signed into law by Governor Abbott:
“Governor Abbot’s mid-decade redistricting effort is anti-democratic and discriminatory. He’s not just rigging the maps in Texas – he’s attempting to undermine the midterm elections and diluting the power and voice of communities of color in Texas while doing so. And it’s clear why. Trump and Abbott know they can’t win elections fairly so they are rigging them in their favor.
“A real leader might try to make amends for failed leadership. But Abbott and Trump aren’t leaders – they’re autocrats. Instead of fixing problems, they’re giving a big middle finger to everyone who believes in free and fair elections.
“We didn’t choose this fight – but we’re damn well ready for it. That’s why people showed up in full force across the country in solidarity with Texans earlier this month, and why we’ll keep pressing blue states to fight back with their own responsive redistricting plans. We’re going to fight fire with fire.”
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