# Heroes and Cowards of the Trump Era

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**Created:** [July 28, 2025, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heroes-and-cowards-of-the-trump-era/1021444 "2025-07-28T22:34:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 1, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heroes-and-cowards-of-the-trump-era/1021444/26 "2025-08-01T18:00:00Z")

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> [@jsc1953](#):
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> Another data point in support of Gavin Newsom: he’s responded to Texas’ unprecedented plan for mid-decade gerrymandering of its congressional districts, by saying that if Texas proceeds, California will do likewise.

We’re discussing that topic over here: [Democrats need to bring gerrymandering back to California](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-need-to-bring-gerrymandering-back-to-california/1010067) . In short I don’t think a.) Newsom can do it without changing the law in CA and b.)it’s not necessarily a good idea considering CA’s already large Dem dominance. Also c.) gerrymandering just sucks. I think he is just bloviating a bit as he lays the ground for a presidential campaign.

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