The California governor's Trump-like social media posts and redistricting push are resonating with Democrats who are eager for a fighter to go on offense against the GOP.

Gavin Newsom's press office has been mocking President Trump with tweets in his style over the past few weeks.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is throwing political haymakers, threatening to “punch” Donald Trump in the face while torching Texas Republicans over what he called “radical election rigging.” According to Reuters,

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic state lawmakers moved quickly to create new districts that could help their party flip five congressional seats. Their plan still requires voter approval.

Democrats are searching for a leader to take on President Trump. Gov. Gavin Newsom embraced that role with new online trolling and a proposed gerrymander to counter a GOP power play in Texas.

The GOP-controlled chamber cleared for final approval by Friday evening a map to create five new U.S. House districts in Texas that favor Republicans. The plan has sparked a broader partisan battle over redistricting.

Republican State Senator Pete Flores looks over redistricting maps as the Republicans attempt to pass a bill that would redraw the state's 38 congressional districts, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin,