{"id":12392,"date":"2025-08-17T08:22:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T08:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluelightnews.com\/category\/politics\/do-democrats-have-anything-to-lose-in-using-republican-gerrymandering-tactics-against-them\/"},"modified":"2025-08-17T08:22:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T08:22:02","slug":"do-democrats-have-anything-to-lose-in-using-republican-gerrymandering-tactics-against-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluelightnews.com\/category\/politics\/do-democrats-have-anything-to-lose-in-using-republican-gerrymandering-tactics-against-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Democrats have anything to lose in using Republican gerrymandering tactics against them?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-testid=\"video-page\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"video-page__player\"><picture class data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1240px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x428,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1755377702345_n_witt_hays_dowd_obama_mamdani_texas_democrats_redistricting_gerrymandering_250816_1920x1080-ui30e6.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<section data-testid=\"playlist-drawer\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1755378138139_n_witt_bucy_abbot_redistricting_battle_democrats_republicans_trump_250816_1920x1080-ju25nn.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Texas Gov. 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src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1754860447009_n_witt_leibovich_heaphy_oates_vance_epstein_trump_maxwell_250810_1920x1080-h0cfeg.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Vice President Vance denies Epstein was discussed at White House strategy meeting<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">08:46<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1754860446361_n_witt_trump_putin_russia_ukraine_israel_gaza_starving_netanyahu_aid_250810_1920x1080-ddjjqa.jpg\" 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CIA official<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">06:37<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1754860445246_n_witt_insana_vegas_tourism_ceos_trump_economy_tariffs_250810_1920x1080-uldbwq.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Are CEOs currying favor with Trump through lavish gifts and flattery?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">05:29<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1754773372926_n_witt_manuel_texas_democrats_fbi_arrest_bomb_threats_cornyn_paxton_abbott_gerrymandering_250809_1920x1080-zld4t4.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Texas Democrats face arrest and bomb threats amid their standoff with Republican gerrymandering<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">06:26<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1754773360365_n_witt_crow_trump_putin_ukraine_chess_checkers_fbi_firings_ice_data_jan6_250809_1920x1080-hj5g3y.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Dem Rep. slams Trump for implying Ukraine, Russia may &lsquo;swap&rsquo; territories to end the war<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">06:40<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1754773334537_n_witt_damico_fbi_driscoll_jensen_firing_dc_crime_rates_down_250809_1920x1080-b980dp.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Former FBI official who worked with fired Acting Director speaks out on sudden dismissal<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">05:29<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1754773331658_n_witt_hays_aronberg_price_trump_epstein_maxwell_house_oversight_subpoenas_250809_1920x1080-z0pt7l.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Trump avoids discussing Epstein survivors as fallout grows<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">09:21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1754773315473_n_witt_mcfaul_trump_putin_ukraine_concessions_meeting_alaska_august_250809_1920x1080-dscmcb.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">What is on the table for Trump and Putin&rsquo;s meeting on Ukraine?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">07:08<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1754773270858_n_witt_wolfers_trump_tariffs_economy_your_wallet_money_imports_250809_1920x1080-70p9na.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">When will Trump&rsquo;s tariffs hit your wallet? Economics professor explains<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">03:56<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1754255013286_n_witt_subramanyam_maxwell_doj_trump_esptein_prison_transfer_treatment_250803_1920x1080-ip56m8.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Dem Rep. calls for Ghislaine Maxwell to be treated like any other prisoners after sudden move<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">06:13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1754255012436_n_witt_manuel_texas_democrats_gerrymandering_state_arrest_fines_250803_1920x1080-ayucc3.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Texas Democrats may leave the state to delay a gerrymandering vote, despite threats of arrests<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">06:54<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section data-testid=\"video-page-playlist\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1755378138139_n_witt_bucy_abbot_redistricting_battle_democrats_republicans_trump_250816_1920x1080-ju25nn.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Texas Gov. Abbott blasted for special session on gerrymandering failing again<\/h2>\n<p><span data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">03:55<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div><picture data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2025_08\/1755377748372_n_witt_nichols_baker_pifer_ukraine_trump_putin_summit_end_war_250816_1920x1080-0vb2p8.jpg\" alt><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Ukraine war no closer to an end after Trump-Putin summit: Fmr. 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