Morning Joe D.C. says no to Trump: Residents 'overwhelmingly oppose' police takeover, poll shows
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Aug 21, 2025 
Claire McCaskill, a former U.S. Senator and NBC political analyst, joins David Drucker, a senior writer at The Dispatch, to discuss D.C. residents' strong opposition to President Trump's proposed police takeover, with 79% disapproval in a recent poll. They explore the implications of local versus federal policing, gerrymandering's impact on representation, and Gavin Newsom's clever use of social media to engage voters for 2028. The conversation takes a humorous turn with social media trends, sports rivalries, and predictions for college football and NFL expansions.
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Respond To Gerrymanders Or Cede Representation
- If one party gerrymanders aggressively, the other should respond in kind to protect representation.
- Claire McCaskill urges Democrats to redraw maps where possible to preserve fair influence in Congress.
Gerrymanders Shift Power To Primary Voters
- Gerrymandering shifts competition into primaries, empowering extreme candidates insulated from general-election accountability.
- That dynamic fosters polarization and gridlock because incumbents worry most about primary challengers.
Newsom Trolls While Campaigning On Issues
- Governor Gavin Newsom adopted a combative, Trump-like social media strategy to energize Democrats and troll MAGA supporters.
- He pairs parody with policy messaging to both amuse and campaign on issues like affordability.
