On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on some moderate Texas Democrats who punked out and headed back to Texas. Only a few Texas Democrats are holding out now. Also: Audio from Roland Martin Unfiltered as Roland Martin absolutely hammers some of the Texas House Democrats for giving up. Plus: California governor Gavin Newsom takes the fight to Donald Trump and a special election in California on November 4 to redistrict in the state. (https://stopelectionrigging.com)

Recorded August 15, 2025.

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