Obama applauds Newsom's CA redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps

Former President Barack Obama said he agrees with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's response to alter the state's congressional maps.

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National story. 19 articles from 12 sources. Sources that ran the same article count once, which leaves 9 viewpoints. Updated Aug 21, 2025.

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NBC NewsLean Left· Aug 21, 2025

'A responsible approach': Obama backs California's response to Texas redistricting

CNNLean Left· Aug 20, 2025

Obama calls Newsom’s redistricting plan ‘a responsible approach’ in response to Texas Republicans redrawing maps

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 20, 2025

Obama applauds Newsom’s California redistricting plan as Texas GOP pushes new maps

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Aug 20, 2025· ran in 2 outlets

Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps

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Ran by 7 outlets· NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC Chicago, +5 more
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Aug 21, 2025

'A responsible approach': Obama backs California's response to Texas' new congressional lines

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Aug 21, 2025

'A responsible approach': Obama backs California's response to Texas' new congressional lines

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Aug 21, 2025

'A responsible approach': Obama backs California's response to Texas' new congressional lines

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Aug 21, 2025

'A responsible approach': Obama backs California's response to Texas' new congressional lines

NBC New YorkLean Left· Aug 21, 2025

'A responsible approach': Obama backs California's response to Texas' new congressional lines

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Aug 21, 2025

'A responsible approach': Obama backs California's response to Texas' new congressional lines

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Aug 21, 2025

'A responsible approach': Obama backs California's response to Texas' new congressional lines

Ran by 3 outlets· ABC 30 Fresno, ABC 7 San Francisco, +1 more
ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Aug 21, 2025

Obama applauds Newsom's CA redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· Aug 21, 2025

Obama applauds Newsom's CA redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· Aug 21, 2025

Obama applauds Newsom's CA redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps

WHEC RochesterCenter· Aug 20, 2025· ran in 2 outlets

Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps

ForbesCenter· Aug 20, 2025

Obama Reportedly Approves Of California’s Redistricting Plan

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Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 21, 2025

Obama praises Newsom's 'responsible approach' to California redistricting after Texas efforts

New York PostLean Right· Aug 20, 2025

Obama says Newsom’s Calif. redistricting plan is ‘responsible’ as Texas GOP pushes new maps

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The GuardianLean Left· Aug 21, 2025

Obama calls California’s redistricting plan ‘a responsible approach’

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