WaPo: “Solid-blue states are projected to lose substantial electoral power after the 2030 Census. California, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon and Rhode Island could collectively lose double-digit electoral votes. And two of the blue wall states, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, are set to lose one vote each. By 2032, even if the Democratic nominee for president wins all the states former vice president Kamala Harris won in 2024 and recaptures the entire blue wall, it will not be enough to secure the presidency.
Democrats have sought out Sun Belt alternatives such as Arizona and Georgia to help fill the gap, but the long-term viability of this plan is uncertain, and they need more options. That means looking to Texas.
I know what you’re thinking: Haven’t Democrats been hyping up the possibility of turning Texas blue for years?
But investing in Texas is no longer optional for Democrats; it’s a mathematical necessity. The party is in a structural realignment that demands a robust strategic response now — not in a few years, when the math will become even more challenging. And the opportunity is still there for a Lone Star breakthrough.”