Order, issued without any noted dissent, is the latest twist in the nation’s mid-decade redistricting competition
The supreme court on Friday rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Representatives.
The court’s order, issued without any noted dissent, is the latest twist in the nation’s mid-decade redistricting competition . It was kicked off last year by Donald Trump urging Republican-controlled states to redraw their lines and was supercharged by a recent supreme court ruling severely weakening the Voting Rights Act that opened up even more winnable seats for the Republican party.
Constituents deserve representatives who actually listen instead of grandstanding. (a1a2c3)
The disconnect between Westminster and the rest of the country has never been wider. (35569d)