Democrats Counter Republican Gerrymandering In US
Democratic lawmakers in several states are redrawing district maps to counter Republican efforts to gain unfair advantages. This strategy follows similar moves made by Republicans in Texas and aims to balance representation in states like California. The shift in tactics is seen as a direct response to political maneuvering by the Trump administration. The strategy may benefit from turnout dynamics where motivated base voters participate despite national frustration. Republican-led states could potentially net several seats and insulate vulnerable incumbents.
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BBC Radio 4
“Democrats to create more seats for them. Why on earth are they doing that? It all starts with what Donald Trump tried to do last year.”
KQED FM
“other Republican-led states could net them several seats and insulate very vulnerable incumbents. That's smart structural politics. But Democrats are countering very effectively in states they control.”
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