Schwarzenegger, the only Republican to serve as California's governor in the 21st century, has long opposed the idea of gerrymandering. During a talk with USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim for International Day of Democracy 2025 on Monday, he made his most public and stern statements against the initiative yet.
After his election victory in 2003, the former bodybuilder and actor championed Prop 11, which created an independent commission to draw the State Assembly and State Senate districts. In 2010, the power of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission was extended to have control over congressional districts.
"This is when I realized our democracy is in danger if we let them continue this way," he said.
Los Angeles, CA, Friday, March 22, 2024 - California Governor Gavin Newsom and former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger arrive at a news conference organized by the Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California in Ladera Heights. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Robert Gauthier"Today, they want to dismantle this independent commission," Schwarzenegger said. "They want to get rid of it under the auspices that we have to fight [President] Trump ... Two wrong behaviors don't make a right behavior."
"They fired the first shot, Texas. We wouldn't be here had Texas not done what they just did," Newsom said last month. "We're neutralizing what occurred [in Texas] and we're giving the American people a fair chance."
"They are trying to fight for democracy by getting rid of the democratic principles of California," he said. "It is insane to let that happen. That is why it is important for you to vote no on Prop 50."
If Prop 50 is approved by voters, CA Democrats would be allowed to redraw the state's congressional lines in their favor and gain at least five House seats, offsetting Texas's redistricting action.
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