Interesting that you want to argue that the world isn't black and white while arguing that simple party affiliation determines whether someone deserves sympathy or villification for the same action.

This is a very "only the Sith deal in absolutes!" type of statement.

Nonsense. No one is arguing that “simple party affiliation” is what makes gerrymandering okay.

California’s law specifically triggered only if Texas went through with their proposed gerrymander. It also has an expiration date following the 2030 census, at which point the California Citizens Redistricting Commission will resume their duties.

Please tell me you realize these are not the same. If you cannot see the difference, you are either a zealot or arguing in poor faith.