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In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't - Reuters

In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't - Reuters

In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't Reuters

April 18, 2026 at 01:13 PM Original source
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"he isn't"

— Barack Obama , Politician

"By voting yes, you have the chance to do something important — not just for the Commonwealth, but for our entire country."

— Barack Obama , Politician

"By voting yes, you can take a temporary step to level the playing field. And we're counting on you."

— Barack Obama , Politician

"This amendment gives you the power to level the playing field in the midterms this fall."

— Barack Obama , Politician

"Virginians have the opportunity to take action in response to this extraordinary moment in history."

— Abigail Spanberger , Politician

"Barack Obama has never been for fair maps in Virginia."

— Brian Cannon , Activist

"This amendment gives you the power to level the playing field in the midterms this fall."

— Barack Obama , Politician

"Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, but right now they are under threat."

— Barack Obama , Politician

"At this extraordinary moment, I urge all Virginians to join me in voting yes by April 21."

— Abigail Spanberger , Politician

"says that he’s ‘entitled’ to more Republican seats before this year’s midterms."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, but right now they are under threat."

— Barack Obama , Politician

"This amendment gives you the power to level the playing field in the midterms this fall, and voters will have the final say over what the maps look like."

— Barack Obama , Politician

"We have an opportunity in Texas to pick up five seats."

— Donald Trump , Politician

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In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't - Reuters
Reutersvia rss 1 quote 1 person

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Former President Barack Obama is urging Virginians to vote in favor of a congressional redistricting ballot measure that could give Democrats a significant advantage in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Obama backs Virginia redistricting amendment as Trump pushes Republican control of House
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Former President Barack Obama has voiced his support for efforts to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts, aligning with Democratic leaders who aim to counter Republican gerrymandering efforts in other states.

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Former President Barack Obama has called on Virginians to support a state constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to redraw its congressional map to counter pro-GOP gerrymanders in other states.

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