All articles tagged with #eric holder
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
Former Attorney General Eric Holder discussed the ongoing redistricting controversy with House Democrats, focusing on efforts to combat gerrymandering in Texas, which has become a battleground for partisan redistricting battles, with Democrats opposing GOP maps and California threatening retaliation.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hill
Former Attorney General Eric Holder stated that the FBI does not have jurisdiction to return Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled the state amid a redistricting dispute, contradicting claims by Texas officials that the FBI is assisting in their search.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
Eric Holder, chair of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, criticizes Texas' redistricting plan as an authoritarian move and emphasizes the need for responsible democratic actions in other states to protect democracy, highlighting differences in redistricting processes and the political implications of these changes.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Eric Holder, former Attorney General, has shifted his stance on gerrymandering, now advocating for Democrats to use aggressive gerrymandering as a temporary tactic in response to Republican efforts, particularly in Texas, to protect democracy amid threats of authoritarianism. He emphasizes the importance of power and strategic responses to safeguard democratic principles, while acknowledging the risks of escalating partisan redistricting.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Bill Maher addressed his recent firing of CAA agents over a party snub during his show, urging people to lighten up and stop obsessing over small issues. He interviewed Eric Holder, who remained optimistic about Biden's approval ratings and discussed the upcoming election. The panel discussion included Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace and Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, with Mace's criticisms of Biden's record being deflected by Maher, who also questioned her support for Trump in light of her own experience as a rape victim.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO
Former Attorney General Eric Holder criticized Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on President Joe Biden's memory, stating that it contained gratuitous remarks and was inconsistent with DOJ traditions. The report suggested that Biden had a poor memory, prompting a defense from Biden himself and criticism from other former Obama administration officials. Holder and others viewed the report as a right-wing hit job from within Biden's own DOJ, with Hur being described as a lifelong Republican aiming to politically harm Biden.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Former Attorney General Eric Holder discusses recent Supreme Court rulings on "Face the Nation." He highlights the need for a vibrant Voting Rights Act and applauds the ruling that Alabama must redraw its congressional map to include a second majority Black district. Holder expresses confidence in the integrity of the upcoming 2024 election following the Supreme Court's rejection of the theory that state legislatures can decide the rules for federal elections. He criticizes the court's decision on affirmative action, stating that race is still a significant factor in the nation and that affirmative action is about considering diversity as one of many factors for qualified students. Holder also dismisses concerns about federal courts overruling state courts on cases involving federal elections and advises against a pardon for the 45th president without remorse or evidence of turning their life around.