No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen Republicans fall in line in redistricting cold war
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Aug 24, 2025 
JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, discusses the fight against voter suppression and the importance of transparent redistricting in safeguarding democracy. Congressman Robert Garcia dives into the release of the Epstein files and the push for accountability in government. Meanwhile, data-driven journalist Elliott Morris reveals Trump’s plummeting approval ratings and shifts in young voter sentiment, highlighting how economic factors influence political landscapes. Together, they emphasize the necessity for grassroots activism and political engagement.
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Use State Advantages Quickly
- J.B. Pritzker says Illinois can act faster than commission states because it lacks an independent redistricting commission obstacle.
- He advises pausing only briefly to see if bad actors relent, but be ready to fight fire with fire if needed.
Mail‑In Voting Under Political Attack
- Pritzker labels Trump's proposal to eliminate mail‑in voting as part of a broader voter suppression agenda.
- He emphasizes state laws and decentralized county-run elections as key protections for voting access.
Spend Political Capital To Defend Democracy
- Pritzker urges Democrats to stop being cautious and expend political capital to defend democracy now.
- He frames public service as a moral test and encourages elected Democrats to be 'upstanders' not bystanders.