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Supreme Court kills Virginia's 4-seat Democratic redistricting play

Why this story

Solidifies Republican electoral advantages in key swing state with immediate 2024 implications.

LEFT FEED REALITY

Supreme Court enables GOP gerrymandering spree — already sided with Republicans in Alabama and Louisiana redistricting per AP.

RIGHT FEED REALITY

Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that Democrats violated state constitution in redistricting process per Breitbart.

GLOBAL POV

Mid-decade redistricting wars would puzzle democracies with independent redistricting commissions used globally.

Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: Rejected map would have flipped Virginia from 6-5 Democratic to 10-1 split — extreme gerrymandering attempt per Axios.
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Should states be allowed to redraw congressional maps mid-decade?