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123. October 2025: Jeffries amps up Dem pushback in redistricting wars

Tue Apr 21, 2026, 10:32 PM

Apr 21

LEADER JEFFRIES: “DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO RESPOND FROM COAST TO COAST AND AT ALL POINTS IN BETWEEN TO THIS EFFORT TO STEAL THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS”

Jeffries amps up Dem pushback in redistricting wars

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is escalating his efforts this week to thwart Republicans’ nationwide redistricting push.

The New York Democrat spent the weekend in southern California, campaigning for the Proposition 50 ballot initiative that would let Democrats gerrymander California’s congressional map.

Behind the scenes, Jeffries also has continued to lobby state lawmakers in Illinois for a stalled redistricting effort there, according to sources familiar with his plans. And Jeffries has been plotting with Ohio Democrats on how to block a GOP attempt to draw out Democratic Reps. Emilia Sykes and Marcy Kaptur.

This multi-state effort is crucial for Democrats’ chances to retake the House majority.

https://punchbowl.news/article/house/jeffries-amps-pushback/

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=21189341

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Platner is fundraising by dissing Democrats [View all] radical noodle Apr 18 OP

Thanks for posting... 2naSalit Apr 18 #1

With Jared Golden, for some local context, thrown in the mix displacedvermoter Apr 19 #78

Mainers can be cantankerous; not easy to figure. cachukis Apr 18 #2

Most Democrats think that the politicians aren't doing enough to fight Trump. everyonematters Apr 18 #3

I think that Republicans aren't doing enough to fight trump radical noodle Apr 18 #4

I think most Democrats believe Republicans are doing absolutely nothing to fight Trump's slide into fascism. sop Apr 18 #7

That would be unusual, right, Platner being "disingenuous"? displacedvermoter Apr 19 #77

OK. What do you suggest they do to close the gap on "not enough"? paleotn Apr 18 #12

It Sure Is NOT "niicpiking".. That's your Cha Apr 18 #25

I posted this on another thread. sheshe2 Apr 19 #53

Thank you for posting the whole thing... Cha Apr 19 #55

"Most Democrats think that the politicians aren't doing enough to fight Trump" - - TBF Apr 19 #82

It is people that refuse to see the efforts of Democrats to fight Trump. travelingthrulife Apr 19 #87

I hope he doesn't turn into another Fetterman. Ocelot II Apr 18 #5

I think many of us are quite gun-shy now radical noodle Apr 18 #6

He wont get past Mills. paleotn Apr 18 #13

That's been a big worry of mine about him. He's too new to the scene, and BComplex Apr 18 #20

I'll leave it up to the democrats living there, BUT bluestarone Apr 19 #90

Well, that is one way to post in a fundraising email I guess. sheshe2 Apr 18 #8

It's a way to "fundraise" If you don't Cha Apr 18 #26

Impeaching the entire scotus? He does realize that there are three niyad Apr 18 #36

I think we all know the man behind the curtain. sheshe2 Apr 18 #38

Sparkly pony travelingthrulife Apr 19 #88

He's an R who speaks far left, IMO mcar Apr 18 #9

THIS, he a Roger Stone Special krawhitham Apr 19 #83

He's been recycling that message BaronChocula Apr 18 #10

It's as though we are MaineNative Apr 18 #11

Janet Mills will wipe the floor with him. paleotn Apr 18 #14

Mills is running almost 30 points behind Platner Fiendish Thingy Apr 18 #28

I think it is very wrong of you to call me and others haters. sheshe2 Apr 19 #54

Doesn't change that he will be the nominee, and we'll have to deal with that. mr715 Apr 19 #57

However, some find his comments A Okay. sheshe2 Apr 19 #58

His comments are pretty terrible. mr715 Apr 19 #59

Really? Not happening. He's DOA in the General. You may need to check the warranty on your crystal ball. paleotn Apr 19 #75

His baggage will take votes away from Collins. mr715 Apr 19 #99

Wonderful crystal ball you have there. Where'd you get it? paleotn Apr 19 #74

No God I. mr715 Apr 19 #100

Not asking anyone to forgive him Fiendish Thingy Apr 19 #71

IMO. when anyone resorts to Cha Apr 20 #118

Oh, so Mainer's are going to put a sexual assault apologist in the Senate? paleotn Apr 19 #73

Here's a doozy! What's your thoughts on this deleted Reddit post? paleotn Apr 19 #81

I've already said many times Maine could do better Fiendish Thingy Apr 19 #85

But we're "haters" right? Right? paleotn Apr 19 #86

Ugh......... LeftInTX Apr 19 #116

Curious claim. What's your definition of 'wipe the floor with him'? He's been up by large levels in most all the polls Celerity Apr 19 #68

Most but not all polls. How does that math? Regardless, it's too early. paleotn Apr 19 #72

I think (regardless whether you or I wish it or not) that there is very little chance your prediction of Mills 'wiping Celerity Apr 19 #89

Really. paleotn Apr 19 #91

The whole situation is perplexing. ShazzieB Apr 18 #15

Easy choice, go with 'good but old' ... assuming .... RandomNumbers Apr 19 #93

I am glad you put honesty in quotes there...lol. sheshe2 Apr 18 #19

Yeah, I wonder where Planter got that Cha Apr 18 #30

Because "I am a working man" ... sheshe2 Apr 18 #34

That's "wonderful".. but don't try to Cha Apr 18 #39

The rule is that only people from the working class can understand economic inequality. Total BS of course. betsuni Apr 19 #64

"Drain the swamp" of elites, supporters think he's honest and "tells it like it is." Sounds familiar. betsuni Apr 19 #104

Btw, she.. I cross posted your Post here... Cha Apr 20 #119

Thank you!!! sheshe2 Apr 20 #120

Thank You!! This Planter is "working class' Cha Apr 20 #122

What he said about sexual assault victims was honest ? JI7 Apr 18 #49

I don't have a problem with it. ABC123Easy Apr 18 #16

What would you have them do Keepthesoulalive Apr 18 #18

Don't understand ABC123Easy Apr 18 #23

Eye. Row. Knee. Iggo Apr 18 #17

The best the Maine Democrats could come up with are: AverageOldGuy Apr 18 #21

current but term limited governor dsc Apr 18 #33

I got the same text Omaha Steve Apr 18 #22

Good. biocube Apr 18 #24

Platner wants to impeach two Trump appointed SCOTUS justices Fiendish Thingy Apr 18 #27

Well, that's nice and all but... radical noodle Apr 18 #29

Of course it's pie in the sky Fiendish Thingy Apr 18 #41

I would hope not but my point is radical noodle Apr 18 #42

But there are so many timid candidates who won't even say there are justices who *should* be impeached. Fiendish Thingy Apr 18 #44

Yes, talk is cheap, and easy MorbidButterflyTat Apr 18 #47

It starts with talk Cirsium Apr 19 #92

That's every politicians campaign. nt Autumn Apr 19 #98

I like Biden's motto: Don't make promises you know you can't keep. betsuni Apr 20 #121

Does he now... bully for him. That's going Cha Apr 18 #32

Maine voters are free to challenge him on that and anything else Fiendish Thingy Apr 18 #43

Talk is cheap. MorbidButterflyTat Apr 18 #46

Kind of what I've been saying...TY! Cha Apr 18 #51

Platner Waywardpedestrian Apr 18 #31

How is Planter's "fundraising" texts Cha Apr 18 #35

How do you feel about his contempt for women ? niyad Apr 18 #37

What exactly do you think Democrats should be doing radical noodle Apr 18 #40

That poster has been here since Feb 2025. niyad Apr 18 #45

I just saw post count. radical noodle Apr 18 #48

You are most welcome. niyad Apr 19 #52

Okay. sheshe2 Apr 19 #56

Boom. Mahalo, she! Cha Apr 19 #61

I couldn't help myself...I just had to comment. sheshe2 Apr 19 #62

I'm glad you couldn't.. somebody had to Cha Apr 19 #63

Why doesn't he blame his own voter for Collins ? JI7 Apr 18 #50

Also I am really surprised "worked as a merc for Blackwater" does not come up more here EX500rider Wednesday #126

"We're not idiots" -- like Bill O'Reilly's "you decide," betsuni Apr 19 #60

"The cat is out of the bag"... lol Cha Apr 19 #65

Swalwell won primary by attacking a Democrat's atheism delisen Apr 19 #66

Graham Platner leading Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic Primary election, 55% to 28%. Emile Apr 19 #67

Yeah, seems running against the party is working BeyondGeography Apr 19 #84

That's from a tweet last summer, here is a bit fuller context (and many DUers, including some 'Never Platners' have been Celerity Apr 19 #69

Actually, it's from a text I received personally radical noodle Apr 19 #94

Sorry, I as unclear. He is recycling that old tweet. I was aware you got it recently. Celerity Apr 19 #97

Gotcha! Either way it's recycled radical noodle Apr 19 #115

The attacks against Mills have traction among my lefty friends. It confounds me. Easterncedar Apr 19 #70

I worry that he's a Trojan Horse. Reader Rabbit Apr 19 #76

You aren't alone! n/t radical noodle Apr 19 #95

So stating he will not cater to the whims of billionaire donors Emile Apr 19 #79

Where did you get that from what I posted? radical noodle Apr 19 #96

I wouldn't vote for him unless it appears he can get Concerned and Corrupt Susan out. travelingthrulife Apr 19 #80

Of course he is. RandySF Apr 19 #101

Good thing no one is dissing Platner. Emile Apr 19 #102

Hahaha mr715 Apr 19 #105

No Worries.. We Multitask. Cha Apr 19 #109

Thx mr715 Apr 19 #110

Planter "disses" himself. We are acknowledging it. Cha Apr 19 #108

To be fair, I delete, block, send to junk all fundraisers I get AllyCat Apr 19 #103

I generally do that as well radical noodle Apr 19 #106

I get Fascists from Georgia Cha Apr 19 #111

I'm so glad I'm not getting those messages! radical noodle Apr 19 #112

Yes! And, do they not read their return Cha Apr 19 #113

Platner or his staff didn't read my reply either radical noodle Apr 19 #114

And, it was such an Awesome one! Cha Apr 19 #117

Did you miss Schumer voting against a resolution to block arms sales to Israel? Rob H. Apr 19 #107

October 2025: Jeffries amps up Dem pushback in redistricting wars Cha Apr 21 #123

Maybe Platner would know what Democrats are doing radical noodle Wednesday #124

Yes, I think Planter should check out Cha Wednesday #125