President Donald Trump is pushing Republicans in Texas to redraw the state's congressional maps to help ensure the party keeps its majority in the U.S.
I mean, New York is a close analog, and the relatively minor gerrymander in Democrats’ favor was struck down, which is a large part of why Republicans control the House.
So you’re right that Democrats tried, but also Democratic (and democratic) judges nullified the gerrymander.
I guess it’s classic that they gave up political victory to have the moral high ground. So might as well give them that much?
I mean, New York is a close analog, and the relatively minor gerrymander in Democrats’ favor was struck down, which is a large part of why Republicans control the House.
So you’re right that Democrats tried, but also Democratic (and democratic) judges nullified the gerrymander.
I guess it’s classic that they gave up political victory to have the moral high ground. So might as well give them that much?