Source: Fox News
Summary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries unveiled the New York Democracy Project to explore redrawing the state’s congressional map to benefit Democrats. This initiative is a response to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling restricting the use of race in drawing electoral districts. Jeffries also mentioned Colorado, Illinois, and Maryland as top places where Democrats will seek to gerrymander more seats. Republicans have criticized the initiative, with New York Republican Party chairman Ed Cox accusing Democrats of insulting voters’ intelligence.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Jeffries announced the New York Democracy Project, aiming to redraw the state’s congressional map to benefit Democrats. Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed support, saying New York will “lead again” in the fight for voting rights. Jeffries directed Rep. Joe Morelle to meet with the state legislature to discuss redrawing the map. New York Republicans sharply criticized the initiative, accusing Democrats of hypocrisy. The move is seen as a response to the Supreme Court’s ruling and Republican-led states passing GOP-friendly maps.
It’s business as usual in the game of redistricting.
Author: Evan Null
