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https://www.ms.now/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1754773372926_n_witt_manuel_texas_democrats_fbi_arrest_bomb_threats_cornyn_paxton_abbott_gerrymandering_250809_1920x1080-zld4t4-1.jpg19201080Democratic Texas state representatives are facing threats of arrest and potentially ousting from office by Texas Republican leadership as their fight against redistricting stretches on. Texas State Representative Christian Manuel (D) joins Alex Witt to discuss what is at stake and how long Democrats are willing to stay out of state.