Now Virginia Democrats want to redraw congressional districts

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Virginia 10-1

RyanLMcElveen Runs for the new district

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Ryan McElveen
Is extremely popular with Any FCPS grad from 2012-2020.

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I thought libs were against gerrymandering as it is anti-democrwtic or something.

Smells like hypocrisy.

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LOL!

VA is very lucky to have elected L Louis Lucas many times. She is one smart cookie. Best of humanity.

She’s an infinitely smarter and better person than MAGA trash.

100 percent This

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Anonymous wrote:I thought libs were against gerrymandering as it is anti-democrwtic or something.

Smells like hypocrisy.

Nope If it was goid enough for Texas no reason other states can not do it.

Oh no Texas did it illegally per scotus lol
Maga stupid Dems smarter

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Am I the only one who doesn't understand the temporary nature of proposed Constitutional Amendment?

"Section 6. Application and duration of certain redistricting amendments.

The authorization in Article II, Section 6 authorizing the General Assembly to modify one or more congressional districts at any point following adoption of a decennial reapportionment law in the event that any State of the United States of America conducts a redistricting of such state's congressional districts at any point following that state's adoption of a decennial reapportionment law shall be limited to making such modifications between January 1, 2025, and October 31, 2030, in response to actions taken by another state between January 1, 2025, and October 31, 2030."

I'm not questioning why Democrats want it to be temporary but wondering if there's a precedent for time-limited provisions in a State Constitution. It strikes me as strange.

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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who doesn't understand the temporary nature of proposed Constitutional Amendment?

"Section 6. Application and duration of certain redistricting amendments.

The authorization in Article II, Section 6 authorizing the General Assembly to modify one or more congressional districts at any point following adoption of a decennial reapportionment law in the event that any State of the United States of America conducts a redistricting of such state's congressional districts at any point following that state's adoption of a decennial reapportionment law shall be limited to making such modifications between January 1, 2025, and October 31, 2030, in response to actions taken by another state between January 1, 2025, and October 31, 2030."

I'm not questioning why Democrats want it to be temporary but wondering if there's a precedent for time-limited provisions in a State Constitution. It strikes me as strange.

California did the same thing. It’s strange because it’s a response to the President ordering Texas to redistrict mid-decade, which is also strange.

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In response to Ted Cruz's objection to Virginia gerrymandering, I might submit this:

“Partisanship is inherent and permissible in the legislative districting process” — Ted Cruz in September, in an amicus brief supporting the Texas gerrymander.

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It’s sad and the districts are truly stupid but Trump and obedient republicans forced us into this madness. We cannot be principled while they thrash democracy. I applaud the temporary nature of this and hope that we can return to democratic norms when the trump era is over.

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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who doesn't understand the temporary nature of proposed Constitutional Amendment?

"Section 6. Application and duration of certain redistricting amendments.

The authorization in Article II, Section 6 authorizing the General Assembly to modify one or more congressional districts at any point following adoption of a decennial reapportionment law in the event that any State of the United States of America conducts a redistricting of such state's congressional districts at any point following that state's adoption of a decennial reapportionment law shall be limited to making such modifications between January 1, 2025, and October 31, 2030, in response to actions taken by another state between January 1, 2025, and October 31, 2030."

I'm not questioning why Democrats want it to be temporary but wondering if there's a precedent for time-limited provisions in a State Constitution. It strikes me as strange.

California did the same thing. It’s strange because it’s a response to the President ordering Texas to redistrict mid-decade, which is also strange.

California, Illinois, Massachusetts and others did this long, long ago.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s sad and the districts are truly stupid but Trump and obedient republicans forced us into this madness. We cannot be principled while they thrash democracy. I applaud the temporary nature of this and hope that we can return to democratic norms when the trump era is over.

+1

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Anonymous wrote:I thought libs were against gerrymandering as it is anti-democrwtic or something.

Smells like hypocrisy.

Any vote at the federal level to eliminate partisan gerrymandering would be 100% supported by Dems and opposed by Rs. But you have to play the rigged game.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who doesn't understand the temporary nature of proposed Constitutional Amendment?

"Section 6. Application and duration of certain redistricting amendments.

The authorization in Article II, Section 6 authorizing the General Assembly to modify one or more congressional districts at any point following adoption of a decennial reapportionment law in the event that any State of the United States of America conducts a redistricting of such state's congressional districts at any point following that state's adoption of a decennial reapportionment law shall be limited to making such modifications between January 1, 2025, and October 31, 2030, in response to actions taken by another state between January 1, 2025, and October 31, 2030."

I'm not questioning why Democrats want it to be temporary but wondering if there's a precedent for time-limited provisions in a State Constitution. It strikes me as strange.

California did the same thing. It’s strange because it’s a response to the President ordering Texas to redistrict mid-decade, which is also strange.

California, Illinois, Massachusetts and others did this long, long ago.

Massachusetts does not have a significant level of Gerrymandering. The state is just very democratic leaning. https://gerrymander.princeton.edu/reforms/MA
It actually has a very low rating for Gerrymandering.

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Louise Lucas is my hero. Why can't she be House majority leader?