Show-Me GOP Playing For Time In Redistricting Battle

Political gamesmanship in action ahead of the midterms . . . Here's a peek at the latest update that might mean the end of Congressman Cleaver's historic tenure . . . Check-it: 

"A Missouri state judge has handed Republicans yet another delay in a months-long battle challenging a partisan gerrymander that the GOP passed last year. The postponement in this case increases the likelihood that the GOP will defeat opponents of the new map by simply running out the clock.

"On Wednesday, Missouri Circuit Court Judge Daniel Green delayed proceedings by more than a full month to July 15 — leaving just three weeks before the state will hold its primary election on Aug. 4. His decision comes as county clerks say they urgently need a straight answer on which map is in effect for the upcoming election — not another ambiguous signal from the courts."

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With latest delay, Missouri court lets GOP run out clock on redistricting fight