Source: Fox News
Summary
Virginia Democrats’ effort to redraw the state’s congressional map is seen as a way to stop President Donald Trump’s agenda. A referendum drafted by Richmond’s Democratic majority would allow the assembly to redraw the map, potentially drawing out four of five Republican congressmen. Rep. Donald Beyer, a Democrat, appeared to admit that the effort is about taking back the House and stopping Trump. Republicans have criticized the plan, calling it unfair and a partisan power grab.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Virginia Democrats are pushing for a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map, which would likely favor their party. The effort is seen as a way to stop President Trump’s agenda. Rep. Donald Beyer’s comments to NBC News seemed to admit that the true purpose of the effort is to take back the House and stop Trump. Republicans have criticized the plan, calling it unfair and a partisan power grab. The referendum has sparked a heated debate, with yard signs reading “VOTE NO” and “VOTE YES” popping up across the state.
It’s about political power and Democrats’ determination to rig the map to ‘take back the House.’
Author: Evan Null
