(The Texas Tribune) - In August, when the Texas Legislature passed a new congressional map intended to yield five additional seats for the GOP, a mass of Republicans stepped forward to run in the newly gerrymandered districts. Meanwhile, several Democratic incumbents were pushed into nearby districts already occupied by another Democrat, forcing them to contemplate primaries or retirement.

Less than three months later, in the wake of a federal injunction striking down the map, it’s gleeful Democrats who are now declaring for office, while Republican candidates have to hope the U.S. Supreme Court takes their side and reverses the order.

“Oohwee, Trump’s about to be so mad,” said a giddy Rep. Jasmine Crockett , D-Dallas, in a video posted to X.

The ruling has set off a domino effect f

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