Trump’s playbook for the midterms

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jason,  Texas just unveiled its proposal for new congressional lines — a wildly gerrymandered map that would give Republicans a chance to win five more seats. They'd have a real shot at holding 30 of the state's 38 House districts.  Think about that. In a state where Trump has averaged 53% of the vote in the last three elections, Republicans think they deserve to have 79% of the congressional seats.  There's a technical term for that strategy: CHEATING. This is the Republican playbook for the midterms. They're so panicked that voters are going to take away their keys that they're resorting to changing the rules last minute to give themselves an unearned advantage.  Here's the thing: The more I see, the more I believe that Republicans are overplaying their hand. This aggressive gerrymandering strategy could (and should) backfire big time — but that's only going to happen if we start building now. Today's a great day to chip in to support our grassroots organization and let's go win back the House next year. They're not planning to stop in Texas. Reports indicate that the White House is pressuring legislatures in other red states like Missouri, Indiana, and even Florida to follow suit. Ohio is expected to conduct a redraw later this year, with some Republicans dreaming of a map that gives them 13 of 15 seats. That would be 87% of the delegation — in a state that elected a Democratic president in the 2010s!  They're playing dirty because they're terrified. But that doesn't mean it won't work. God knows they've nearly pulled off schemes like this in the past. The only surefire way to stop them is when people like us actively organize and stand in their way.  That's why we need to ramp up our efforts for the midterms today, and I'm counting on supporters like you — the folks who know exactly what's at stake. If you can, make a donation and help build a grassroots team that can help take our country back. Thank you — more soon,  Amy DONATE   PAID FOR BY DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY ACTION (DMAPAC.COM) NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. Democratic Majority Action 814 Main St Paris, KY 40361 United States These emails are the single best way to stay up to date on how you can help Democratic Majority Action win elections for Democrats. We know you receive a lot of emails—that's why we strive to treat every supporter's inbox with respect, to always tell you the truth, and to never inundate you with unwanted messages. If you believe you received this message in error or no longer wish to receive these email updates, please can unsubscribe.