It's nuts how brazen the state lawmakers are about how absolutely rigged the map is: This is why Americans need to pay attention to down-ballot stuff. You can't just vote for things at the...
It's nuts how brazen the state lawmakers are about how absolutely rigged the map is:
“I think electing Republicans is better than electing Democrats,” said Rep. David Lewis, a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly, addressing fellow legislators when they passed the plan in 2016. “So I drew this map to help foster what I think is better for the country.”
He added: “I propose that we draw the maps to give a partisan advantage to 10 Republicans and three Democrats because I do not believe it’s possible to draw a map with 11 Republicans and two Democrats.”
This is why Americans need to pay attention to down-ballot stuff. You can't just vote for things at the national level, or show up only when there's presidential elections. State legislators matter, and you need to pay attention.
I like the idea of a Special Master drawing the district lines, we could see something like what happened in PA occur where good, common sense districts are demarcated instead of the twisting...
I like the idea of a Special Master drawing the district lines, we could see something like what happened in PA occur where good, common sense districts are demarcated instead of the twisting spirals and salamanders that the legislators want to pass off on their citizens. I think the NC GOP is hoping to hold out for Kavanaugh's confirmation because they know that the SC with him as a Justice would confirm their ridiculous undemocratic districts.
It's nuts how brazen the state lawmakers are about how absolutely rigged the map is:
This is why Americans need to pay attention to down-ballot stuff. You can't just vote for things at the national level, or show up only when there's presidential elections. State legislators matter, and you need to pay attention.
I like the idea of a Special Master drawing the district lines, we could see something like what happened in PA occur where good, common sense districts are demarcated instead of the twisting spirals and salamanders that the legislators want to pass off on their citizens. I think the NC GOP is hoping to hold out for Kavanaugh's confirmation because they know that the SC with him as a Justice would confirm their ridiculous undemocratic districts.