Well, that area where Trump's rally is being held tonight, Rocky Mount, is part of a newly redrawn congressional district, designed to help Republicans win an extra seat in the 2026 midterms. The race for that House seat expected to be one of the biggest congressional elections in the state. Joining us now, Democratic Congressman of North Carolina, Don Davis, who is running for reelection.Uh, Congressman, it's good to see you. you're now fighting to hold on to your seat in this district that was redrawn to ...

In Indiana, we saw a dramatic and I got to say actually kind of shocking rebuke of the president by the state's Republican legislators in a state Donald Trump carried by nearly 20 points just a year ago. In the state senate, where Republicans hold a 40-10 supermajority, Donald Trump's scheme to redraw the state's congressional maps to eliminate the last two Democratic districts in the entire state was defeated overwhelmingly 31-19. Donald Trump of course wants you to know that he's totally fine with it.It > ...

Welcome back. Turning now to that stunning news that broke while we were on the air yesterday. Republicans failed efforts to redraw Indiana's congressional map. The state's GOP controlled Senate rejected a proposed map that would have dismantled Indiana's two Democratc controlled districts. The vote coming despite mounting pressure from President Trump, who threatened primary challenges to any Republican who voted against redistricting. It is also a major setback for Republicans in the nationwide redistrict ...

Political Stance & Reactions - Indiana Republican senators rejected a move to redraw congressional maps, opposed by President Trump [1] - Governor Mike Braun plans to support primary challenges against Republicans who voted against the redistricting [1] - State Senator Mike Bohachek voted no due to the president's use of derogatory language [3] - Bohachek faced threats and his family had to stay with friends due to his stance [6] - Out-of-state backlash and acceptance of unkind behavior were observed [8] - Some lawmakers received threats, including swatting and bomb threats [9] Senator's Perspective - The senator emphasizes not bending to bullying and threats [11][12] - He questions the logic of spending money on primary challenges instead of securing congressional seats [14] - The senator finds it intimidating to be addressed by the president [17] Redistricting & Political Strategy - The redistricting plan aimed to eliminate two Democratic seats [1] - The senator suggests focusing on quality candidates instead of redistricting for a political majority [14]

Political Landscape & Redistricting - Indiana Republicans defied President Trump's pressure to redraw state maps, potentially costing the party two congressional seats [1] - The failure in Indiana is attributed to Trump's bullying tactics, which backfired and stiffened Republican resolve [1] - Republicans have generally tried to ensure that Mr Trump won by at least 10 percentage points in 2024 in every district they draw to be theoretically safe for them [2] - The conservative group Heritage Action warned that failure to pass the map would result in the stripping of all federal funding from the states [1] Election Dynamics & Voter Sentiment - Recent elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City suggest a shift in voter sentiment, potentially weakening Trump's influence [1] - Public dissatisfaction with the current administration, including issues like ICE raids and high prices, is driving voter behavior [5][6] - The election of the first Democrat in 30 years in the Miami mayor's race is indicative of broader discontent [6] Strategic Implications - The New York Times suggests that even supposedly safe Republican seats may not be secure, given recent Democratic showings [2] - The pendulum of power is swinging again, indicating a potential shift in the political landscape [4] - There is no such thing as a safe seat [3]

The Indiana Senate voted against a new Republican drawn congressional map yesterday. It is a major blow to President Trump's efforts to boost the party in next year's midterm elections. GOP leaders of Indiana Senate had long resisted joining the redistricting battle, saying there wasn't enough support in the chamber for a new map.They ultimately agreed to hold the vote to settle the issue. That vote failed overwhelmingly in the state senate by a vote of 31 to 19 with 21 Republicans joining 10 Democrats and ...

this idea cooked up uh you know in you know years ago uh that Donald Trump was going to be all commanding and all power that there was going to be unitary executive power uh you know they cooked up at Heritage Foundation it's it's it's already fallen apart and it's falling apart because that's not the way America works. It's never been the way America works. It's never the way America will work. I mean, you have people in Indiana, Republicans, who maybe six months ago would have never dared cross Donald Tru ...

Political Stance & Defiance - Indiana Republicans rejected a Trump-backed effort to rig the state's congressional map, with 21 Republicans crossing party lines [1] - The rejection followed a month-long pressure campaign from the White House, including threats of primary challenges and violent threats [2] - The Indiana Republicans' stance is seen as a message that such tactics won't work, potentially impacting other states [12][13] Policy & Principles - The Indiana State Senator emphasized the importance of traditional Republican values and policies that make sense for the long term, not just transactional policies [4] - The vote was not just a mere policy debate but a hugely consequential decision with ripple effects [11] - Bad policy stays forever, highlighting the long-term impact of legislative decisions [9] Political Consequences & Courage - There were threats of political consequences from the White House, including potential primary challenges backed by significant funding (2-3 million dollars) [6][7] - Despite the threats, some Republicans prioritized their principles and the will of their constituents over their seats [4][8] - One senator highlighted that money is not everything, emphasizing the importance of work ethic, policy, and listening to constituents [18]

The Indiana Senate rejected a redistricting plan in a rebuke to President Trump, who mounted an aggressive pressure campaign on Republican lawmakers to adopt new congressional maps https://t.co/nbjxgQaOJy ...

The Indiana Senate rejecting a new congressional map after President Trump pushed for it publicly threatened to campaign against anyone who didn't support his effort for this new map after Vice President JD Vance went to Indianapolis himself to make the case in person. Why does all of this matter. We are seeing a tit fortat race for redistricting in states all across the country.Of course, it started in Texas. That was the biggest battle where Republicans were successful in their effort to be able to redraw ...