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Gina Hinojosa: “Last year, Greg Abbott obeyed. He started a race to the…”

Featuring: Gina Hinojosa, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 49

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But when we returned, they redrew maps to escape consequences for their action. And then, because Trump wanted more safeguards in an economy that had turned down, he called on Greg Abbott to redraw maps again. Last year, Greg Abbott obeyed. He started a race to the bottom in this country in which political leaders now maximize their advantage to game the system for fear of being outgunned. He has made a mockery of our elections, and he has disrespected the people. They make elections less competitive. So then they stop listening because they no longer have to. (09:45–10:06)

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Asserts that Greg Abbott initiated actions to maximize political advantage.

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