GOP blame game is on as push to stop California redistricting fades

Republicans are losing a campaign in California over a redistricting measure, and they're blaming each other. Trump advisors and party strategists are pointing fingers at a pro-Trump group's leader, Ashley Hayek, for harming their efforts. The measure, backed by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, could give Democrats more congressional seats. A recent poll suggests the measure will pass, overriding the current independent commission's map. Republicans, including Trump operatives and Kevin McCarthy, have raised significant funds to fight the proposition. However, Hayek's comments about the measure's likely passage, made at a donor meeting, infuriated senior Trump advisors. They feared donors would stop contributing due to Hayek's remarks, as they were not coordinated. After her statements, fundraising slowed, and Republicans have conceded the airwaves to Democrats. Hayek has stated she encourages voting against the proposition. However, her defenders argue she was simply acknowledging the state's political climate. Some Republicans also blame the GOP's California campaign organizers for fundraising failures.