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senseandsensibility

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11. I was just trying to back you up

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #6)

Thu Aug 21, 2025, 09:40 PM

Aug 21

with more details about how blue CA is and how we have the advantage here. I remember seeing all kinds of handwringing here when Newsom was recalled and it was all a joke built up by the far rightwing and the media. I even see people citing that recall now as a weakness of Newsom's although he beat it easily

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CA Dems approve Newsom's redistricting plan, but after November, I can't depend on voters to do their part. [View all] Miles Archer Aug 21 OP

Defeatism senseandsensibility Aug 21 #1

I hear you, and I don't intend to be a defeatist... Miles Archer Aug 21 #7

Yes it's an uphill battle thanks to the press senseandsensibility Aug 21 #10

If the rethugs and those who are against this are upset, DON'T TALK TO US, TALK TO TEXAS, they are the lostincalifornia Aug 21 #2

California voted for Harris in 2024, remember? Nt Fiendish Thingy Aug 21 #3

She's a local girl senseandsensibility Aug 21 #5

I was responding to the poster who was worried the redistricting referendum wouldn't pass. Nt Fiendish Thingy Aug 21 #6

I was just trying to back you up senseandsensibility Aug 21 #11

CA went 57% for Harris Starry Messenger Aug 21 #4

The maps are already showing overwhelming support by voters SSJVegeta Aug 21 #8

The redistricting measure will be on California's November 2025 ballot. Are you saying it won't pass? Because? Hekate Aug 21 #9

I'm not saying it won't pass... Miles Archer Aug 21 #12

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