Congressman Cleaver Warns Of Gerrymandering Threat To Republic

A bold statement against Missouri Republican power moves that might or might not convince the GOP super majority . . . Here's the word: 

(Congressman) Clever said Democrats have to respond with fire, or nothing will stop the president and his disregard for the U.S. Constitution.

"I think the democracy is being damaged," he said. "I have said over and over again to my Republican colleagues, if you continue with this, understand you need to dig three graves: One for yourselves, one for the Democrats and one for the Republic. Because nobody wins when we continue to tear asunder the kind of weak fabric right now of our Republic."

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver on GOP plan to gerrymander Missouri: 'Dig three graves'

Missouri lawmakers may redraw Kansas City's congressional district to dilute Democratic voting power, in order for Republicans to win another seat in the 2026 midterms. Democrats intend to fight, but ultimately, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver said that President Trump's disregard for democracy will endanger the country.