Lisa Desjardins:
Over the weekend, the Texas state Senate sent Republican-drawn maps to the governors desk, where they await signature.
Among the key areas affected, Austin, where two Democrats, Congressman Lloyd Doggett and Greg Casar, now represent neighboring districts, but in the Republican-proposed map, the shapes would change so that one is much harder for them to win. As a result, Casar announced today he’s switching into Doggett’s district.
The veteran Congressman Doggett says, if this map stands, he will reluctantly retire.
And Congressman Doggett joins me now to discuss this significant moment for him and for the Democratic Party.
First of all, Congressman, the big question, why decide to retire if these maps stand?
