LOS ANGELES (AP) — The redrawing of California’s congressional map to boost Democrats' chances has left Republicans scrambling for political survival. Some are digging in for tough races, but one is considering a particularly audacious step — moving to Texas.

Rep. Darrell Issa, a wealthy car alarm magnate, could make the jump from the Golden State to the Lone Star State in hopes of stretching his quarter-century in Congress at least a little bit longer.

The possibility was disclosed by a person familiar with Issa's thinking, who requested anonymity to discuss private conversations.

It's an extreme example of how lawmakers commonly seek greener political pastures after redistricting, and Issa's dilemma reflects an extraordinary collision between competing efforts to redraw congressional

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