Dems Have a Voter Problem - and Gerrymandering Won't Fix It
The article discusses the Democratic Party's recent gerrymandering efforts in Virginia and the subsequent backlash. It highlights the party's disregard for constitutional rules and the misleading tactics used to push through a new electoral map. The author argues that instead of manipulating the system, Democrats should focus on appealing to voters' actual concerns to regain support.
- ▪In November 2024, 47% of Virginia voters supported Republican congressional candidates.
- ▪Democrats attempted to create a new electoral map that would have resulted in a 10-1 split in favor of their party.
- ▪The Virginia Supreme Court ruled the Democrats' gerrymandering efforts unconstitutional, leading to an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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