Republicans Attack Democrats’ Map, Hiding Their Own Nationwide Gerrymanders Behind Victim Claims
Strategic victimhood & blame inversion
Right-wing outlets trumpet a Virginia court’s rejection of a Democratic map as proof that Democrats ‘cheat,’ while ignoring the GOP’s extensive gerrymanders elsewhere. The inversion paints Republicans as guardians of fairness even as they drive the broader problem.
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Right-wing outlets trumpet a Virginia court’s rejection of a Democratic map as proof that Democrats ‘cheat,’ while ignoring the GOP’s extensive gerrymanders elsewhere. The inversion paints Republicans as guardians of fairness even as they drive the broader problem.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrat redrawn US House maps , giving Republicans a win | News , Sports , Jobs
Voters react to Virginia Supreme Court ruling on redistricting
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Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrat redrawn US House maps , giving Republicans a win | News , Sports , Jobs
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrat redrawn US House maps , giving Republicans a win | News , Sports , Jobs
In huge blow to Democrats , Virginia court strikes down House map
Virginia Supremes Strike Down Voter - Approved Gerrymander – Outside the Beltway
Virginia Democrats trade blame after court kills redistricting maps
So, does this now make the Republican party the gerrymanders?? Seems like a role reversal maybe?
Democrats mull plan to oust Virginia Supreme Court after map loss. Court ruling fallout: Virginia's Supreme Court voided a Democratic redistricting plan, citing procedural violations, erasing potential midterm gains for the party. Radical response floated: Democrats
So only republicans can redraw districts maps and get away with it? None of the republican state put it to their voters, none. Cali and Virginia gave their voters a say. Smh. So all 4 conservative judges ruled in favor of the Republicans. Not surprised. They clearly working on the behalf of this administration and the Republican Party.
Speaker Mike Johnson is right and the court confirmed it. Why do Democrats cry about gerrymandering elsewhere but stay silent when it benefits them? Fair maps should not be partisan. If it was unconstitutional, then accountability matters, so who pushed it through?
Good news from the Virginia Supreme Court striking down redistricting gerrymandering referendum! This was unlawful & never about fairness! Common sense.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrat redrawn US House maps , giving Republicans a win
Dems scheme to fix their Virginia gerrymander fail is a WORSE outrage
So only republicans can redraw districts maps and get away with it? None of the republican state put it to their voters, none. Cali and Virginia gave their voters a say. Smh. So all 4 conservative judges ruled in favor of the Republicans. Not surprised. They clearly working on the behalf of this administration and the Republican Party.
Where Trump, GOP vs Democrats redistricting battle heads next in wake of key court rulings. Trump hails Virginia Supreme Court ruling that strikes down redistricting ballot measure as a huge win for Republicans defending their House majority
Virginia gerrymandering decision : Democrat midterm hopes take a hit .
So only republicans can redraw districts maps and get away with it? None of the republican state put it to their voters, none. Cali and Virginia gave their voters a say. Smh. So all 4 conservative judges ruled in favor of the Republicans. Not surprised. They clearly working on the behalf of this administration and the Republican Party.
So only republicans can redraw districts maps and get away with it? None of the republican state put it to their voters, none. Cali and Virginia gave their voters a say. Smh. So all 4 conservative judges ruled in favor of the Republicans. Not surprised. They clearly working on the behalf of this administration and the Republican Party.
So, does this now make the Republican party the gerrymanders?? Seems like a role reversal maybe?
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrat redistricting map in ruling
All gerrymandering needs to be undone. My proposal, have 1st and 2nd graders draw squares on each state’s map with equal numbers of eligible voters in each square. 1st and 2 nd graders have a higher sense of fairness and integrity not commonly found in adults.
Democrat Last Shot at the House Just Got Torched Virginia Court Kills Voter - Approved Redistricting Map in 4 - 3 Ruling
Good news from the Virginia Supreme Court striking down redistricting gerrymandering referendum! This was unlawful & never about fairness! Common sense.
Appalled NY Times writer hits Dems for rolling over after absurd Virginia court decision
Virginia Supreme Court overturns Democrats' redistricting measure. The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday overturned the state's redistricting ballot measure, delivering a major setback to Democrats who hoped the new map would allow them to flip up to four congressional seats
Good news from the Virginia Supreme Court striking down redistricting gerrymandering referendum! This was unlawful & never about fairness! Common sense.
Im shocked : Voters react to Virginia Supreme Court voiding outcome of redistricting referendum
Since the Constitution of the United States was written based off Virginia's Constitution, how can you support gerrymandering congressionally and oppose it in the state?
Lawmakers react to Virginia Supreme Court redistricting ruling
Good news from the Virginia Supreme Court striking down redistricting gerrymandering referendum! This was unlawful & never about fairness! Common sense.
Democrats' Midterm Math Takes Hit as Court Axes Virginia Map (3). The Virginia Supreme Court has blocked state officials from using a new congressional map approved by voters this year that was poised to help Democrats gain additional seats in the US House
So, does this now make the Republican party the gerrymanders?? Seems like a role reversal maybe?
Virginia court blocks Democratic redistricting map in midterm blow
Good news from the Virginia Supreme Court striking down redistricting gerrymandering referendum! This was unlawful & never about fairness! Common sense.
Virginia court tosses Democratic map , dealing major blow to party midterm hopes
So only republicans can redraw districts maps and get away with it? None of the republican state put it to their voters, none. Cali and Virginia gave their voters a say. Smh. So all 4 conservative judges ruled in favor of the Republicans. Not surprised. They clearly working on the behalf of this administration and the Republican Party.
Virginia redistricting court ruling could reshape the 2026 midterm elections. A ruling from the Virginia Supreme Court on the state's recently approved redistricted maps could reshape the upcoming midterm elections
Virginia Supreme Court tosses Democrat redistricting plan | WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
Who saw this coming. The problem historically with gerrymandering is that the dems drew districts based upon race, not political representation. And not just race mind you, one SPECIFIC race. It is so obviously unconstitutional that any court that is not dominated by activist would HAVE to undo it.
So only republicans can redraw districts maps and get away with it? None of the republican state put it to their voters, none. Cali and Virginia gave their voters a say. Smh. So all 4 conservative judges ruled in favor of the Republicans. Not surprised. They clearly working on the behalf of this administration and the Republican Party.
Democrats Plot Coup Against Virginia Supreme Court in Redistricting Fight
Since the Constitution of the United States was written based off Virginia's Constitution, how can you support gerrymandering congressionally and oppose it in the state?
Where Trump , GOP vs Democrats redistricting battle heads next in wake of key court rulings
The Gerrymander Debacle In Virginia Leaves The Democratic Party With A Dangerous Agenda
Since the Constitution of the United States was written based off Virginia's Constitution, how can you support gerrymandering congressionally and oppose it in the state?
Since the Constitution of the United States was written based off Virginia's Constitution, how can you support gerrymandering congressionally and oppose it in the state?
So only republicans can redraw districts maps and get away with it? None of the republican state put it to their voters, none. Cali and Virginia gave their voters a say. Smh. So all 4 conservative judges ruled in favor of the Republicans. Not surprised. They clearly working on the behalf of this administration and the Republican Party.
Harris slams Virginia court as Democrats weigh Supreme Court appeal. Court rejects map: Virginia's top court struck down a voter-backed redistricting plan, citing procedural violations, keeping the current 6-5 Democratic congressional split. Harris condemns ruling: Kamala Harris called the decision a boost to Trump's
So only republicans can redraw districts maps and get away with it? None of the republican state put it to their voters, none. Cali and Virginia gave their voters a say. Smh. So all 4 conservative judges ruled in favor of the Republicans. Not surprised. They clearly working on the behalf of this administration and the Republican Party.
Good news from the Virginia Supreme Court striking down redistricting gerrymandering referendum! This was unlawful & never about fairness! Common sense.
Voters react to Virginia Supreme Court ruling on redistricting
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