Texas Democrats leave state to block GOP redistricting vote

Texas State House Democrats took dramatic action Sunday, leaving the state in an effort to block a Republican-backed redistricting proposal that could reshape the state’s political landscape.

(CNN)- Texas State House Democrats took dramatic action Sunday, leaving the state in an effort to block a Republican-backed redistricting proposal that could reshape the state’s political landscape.

Speaking from Chicago, State Representative Gene Wu, chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, defended the decision, saying, “We did not make the decision to come here today. We did not make a decision lightly.” He added, “We come here today with absolute moral clarity.”

The walkout temporarily halts the Republican push to redraw Texas’ congressional map, whicI