A denizen of our blog community offers a quick counterpoint against convention right-wing wisdom that isn't always correct despite overwhelming GOP support.
Here's the word . . .
"We're watching Kansas Republicans shoot themselves in the foot again by putting all of their energy into redistricting Congresswoman Sharice Davids out of a job. They're basically admitting that they're afraid of her and can no longer win in Wyandotte or a growing part of Johnson County. Whatever happens with the lines, what voters will see is fear and the admission that large populations support her as a candidate so much so that they have to be divided. It's not a smart strategy and that's why your readers shouldn't be surprised to see some Republicans stand against it. It's better to compete against her in a fair election than face the perception that you had change the rules of the game to win."
More deets about the process still in play . . .
"The Senate voted 24-15 on Monday to override Kelly's veto of a measure making it harder for the state's only Democrat in Congress to win reelection. But Republican leaders needed 27 votes in the 40-member chamber. Senators can reconsider Tuesday, giving GOP leaders one more shot."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com news link . . .
Kansas GOP fails to undo veto of remap plan hurting Democrat
Hide Transcript Show Transcript LEHAY: GOVERNOR KELLY HAS VETOED EVERY DISTRICTING PLAN THAT WOULD HAVE MADET I HARDER FOR THE ONLY KANSAS DEMOCRAT TO WIN. KELLY: REPUBLICANS ARE EXPECTED TO OVERRIDE THE VETO BUT IF THEY DO, THE LINESIL WL BE CHLEALNGED IN FEDERAL AND POSSIBLY STATE COURT.
UPDATE . . . IT PASSED AND WILL TRIGGER A COURT FIGHT . . .
Kansas Senate overrides Kelly's veto to pass controversial redistricting map
TOPEKA, Kan. - After failing to get the votes Monday, Senate Republicans secured the votes Tuesday to overturn Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of a redistricting map, Senate Bill 355. The Senate passed the bill with a vote of 27-11.
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