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Dems Howling at Texas Redistrict Should Take Look in Mirror

by The editor•6 August 2025•Posted inReal Clear Politics

Texas Democrats fled to Illinois to stymie Gov. Greg Abbott’s redistricting vote. Next time they should do a hypocrisy check before booking a destination.

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