Show-Me MAGA Redistricting Backfire?!?

The political big picture this week involves and ongoing fight for a Kansas City congressional district and several similar battles across the nation. 

What American voters are starting to consider . . . 

DID MAGA REDISTRICTING ACTUALLY WORK AGAINST REPUBLICANS?!?

 Show-Me state voters still await a court decision but here are a couple of apt summaries and more insight for news watchers as BOTH SIDES tinker with dividing lines in order garner an election advantage.

Check-it . . .  

In Missouri . . . Republican Governor Mike Kehoe signed a new map into law in September that dismantled a Democratic-held seat based in Kansas City, giving his party ⁠the advantage in seven of the state's eight congressional seats. Opponents are attempting to force a voter referendum on the map, while several organizations have filed lawsuits challenging its legality.

More insight . . . 

"What began as an effort to create more GOP-controlled seats — and avoid a Democratic takeover that would weaken President Trump — now could be a wash, or even add to Democrats' edge."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

How the war over US congressional redistricting is playing out, state by state

U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that Republican-led states redraw their congressional maps to help his party retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections has triggered a national battle over redistricting.

With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push

After Virginia voters weighed in on Tuesday, the redistricting set off by President Trump to help the GOP in the midterms has been countered and possibly surpassed by Democrats.

Virginia court declares state's redistricting vote was unconstitutional in legal win for Republicans

Virginia Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley ruled the Democrat redistricting referendum in the state was unconstitutional and blocked its certification. Attorney General Jay Jones says he will appeal.

Trump's Enormous Gerrymandering Blunder

The Republican redistricting effort backfires.

"I wish none of this had happened": GOP's buyer's remorse on redistricting

The GOP's redistricting push now could be a wash - or even a plus for Democrats.

Developing . . .