Gov. Gavin Newsom took his campaign for California redistricting national today, as he continues to bolster his standing among Democrats around the country — and help his chances of gaining momentum for a White House bid in 2028.

The governor was feisty and statesmanlike as he joined other Democratic officials at a virtual news conference hosted by the Democratic National Committee.

“We’re not going to act as if anything is normal any longer. Yes, we’ll fight fire with fire. Yes, we will push back. It’s not about whether we play hardball anymore,” Newsom said. “It’s about how we play hardball. And California has your back.”

The redistricting brushfire began in Texas, where Republicans have been trying to redraw lines to give the GOP a better chance of winning five more U.S. House seats

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