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Why Austin Might Actually Need Republican Districts
Austin has long been represented in Congress by Democrats. But now that the Texas House Democrats are back and the second special session is officially underway, it’s only a matter of time before the new redistricting maps are adopted, splitting Travis County into several Republican districts and one Democratic one. The move all comes at the behest of President Donald Trump, but are Texas Republicans making a huge mistake in giving Trump what he wants? And, if redistricting between census years is totally acceptable, and if Democrats have done it in the past like Republicans allege, why didn’t Texas Republicans do this before now? Longtime Texas Republican strategist Anthony Holm joins executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to discuss.
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Plus, we’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast Austin swag.
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Austin has long been represented in Congress by Democrats. But now that the Texas House Democrats are back and the second special session is officially underway, it’s only a matter of time before the new redistricting maps are adopted, splitting Travis County into several Republican districts and one Democratic one. The move all comes at the behest of President Donald Trump, but are Texas Republicans making a huge mistake in giving Trump what he wants? And, if redistricting between census years is totally acceptable, and if Democrats have done it in the past like Republicans allege, why didn’t Texas Republicans do this before now? Longtime Texas Republican strategist Anthony Holm joins executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to discuss.
Learn more about the sponsors of this August 19th episode:
Cozy Earth - Use code COZYAUSTIN for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more.
Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.
Plus, we’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast Austin swag.
Follow us @citycastaustin
You can also text us or leave a voicemail.
Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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