Show-Me Redistricting Dark Money Winning No Matter Voter Decision

Funny . . .

A recent international report highlights "grassroots" efforts . . . But here's the reality.

No matter which option voters chose, their chose was supported by dark money.

Of course, here's a more optimistic perspective . . .  

"The Missouri effort is being closely watched amid an all out mid-decade redistricting war between Democrats and Republicans that will shape which party controls the US House of Representatives. Republicans currently have a razor-thin three seat majority, but have redrawn congressional districts in Missouri, Texas and North Carolina to add as many as seven seats. (The Texas map was recently struck down by a three-judge panel, but the US supreme court temporarily halted the ruling on Friday while an appeal is pending.) Democrats are poised to counter those gains with their own redrawn maps in California and Virginia.

"Recognizing the huge consequences of the Missouri effort, outside groups have poured money into the campaign. Committees on both sides have raised about $7m, which includes funds from national Republicans opposing the effort."

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