California Governor Gavin Newsom has recently rebranded his controversial gerrymandering rally, initially dubbed FAFO (an acronym for F*ck Around and Find Out), to Yes on 50, in reference to Proposition 50.
This change follows the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. The rally's original name was perceived as provocative, and the shift in branding appears to be a response to the heightened tensions surrounding the event.
According to Breitbart, Newsom, alongside the state legislature, has discarded California's constitutionally-mandated, independently-drawn congressional map. In its place, they have introduced a gerrymandered map that threatens to eliminate at least four of the nine Republican-held seats.
This move is being justified under the legal premise that since the independent commission was established by voters, the new politically-motivated map could also gain voter approval. A special election is scheduled for November to address this contentious issue.
Newsom has framed this gerrymandering initiative as a defense of democracy, particularly in light of Texas's recent considerations to redraw its map following federal court rulings that would remove several Democrat seats.
The campaign, while now officially titled Yes on 50, continues to operate under the broader FAFO banner, maintaining its social media presence with the handle @fafo50campaign. The campaign's rhetoric has been notably aggressive, with previous statements such as Its time to punch the bully back.
Newsom himself has been quoted saying, Were fighting fire with fire. Im going to punch these sons of bitches in the mouth. This combative language has drawn criticism, particularly from former Republican State Senator Melissa Melendez, who has highlighted the shift in rhetoric.
Despite the rebranding, Newsom has not acknowledged any responsibility for the incendiary language that may have contributed to a hostile environment. His administration has been known for its anti-Trump rhetoric, with Newsom even promoting a meme suggesting President Donald Trump had died, shortly before the assassination of Kirk.
Furthermore, Newsom has repeatedly claimed that Trump plans to remain in office beyond 2028, challenging the Constitution's term limits. Requests for comments from Newsoms office, his campaign aides, and the Yes on 50 campaign have gone unanswered, leaving many questions about the motivations and implications of this gerrymandering effort.
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