Bipartisan Unity Needed to Tackle Gerrymandering Crisis
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**Gerrymandering: A Bipartisan Issue, Not Just a Republican Quandary**
In a recent exchange on CNN, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made headlines by decisively countering the narrative that gerrymandering is an issue predominantly linked to Republican practices.
Speaking with anchor Jake Tapper, Schwarzenegger pointed out that gerrymandering has been inherent in the political landscape of both parties for over 200 years.
He highlighted the stark representation disparities in blue states, noting that despite significant percentages of the population in places such as Massachusetts and New Mexico voting for Republican candidates, those voters are completely shut out of congressional representation.
In Massachusetts, Schwarzenegger revealed that about 40% of voters supported Trump, yet the state sends zero Republican representatives to Congress.
Similarly, in New Mexico, where nearly 45% of voters also supported Trump, the outcome was identical: zero Republican representation.
Schwarzenegger's remarks underscore the systemic imbalances that reflect not only in California but also nationwide.
This discussion arose against the backdrop of California Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial proposal to circumvent the state’s independent redistricting commission through a special election, effectively enabling partisan redistricting mid-decade.
Schwarzenegger, alongside former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and other prominent figures, is rallying against what they see as an urgent attempt to manipulate district lines for political gain.
The former governor cautioned that efforts like Newsom's might set a precedent, insinuating that such "temporary" measures will become permanent fixtures in the political landscape.
"Anything that is temporary with government is permanent," he argued, illuminating a critical concern about the future of fair representation and the integrity of electoral processes.
Schwarzenegger's principled stand reflects a growing recognition among political leaders that gerrymandering is not a partisan issue but one that demands bipartisan effort to ensure that all voters, regardless of their political affiliation, are duly represented in government.
As this conversation continues, it becomes clear that addressing the challenges of gerrymandering will require a collective commitment to democracy that transcends party lines.
Sources:
biometricupdate.com
zerohedge.com
theepochtimes.com
In a recent exchange on CNN, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made headlines by decisively countering the narrative that gerrymandering is an issue predominantly linked to Republican practices.
Speaking with anchor Jake Tapper, Schwarzenegger pointed out that gerrymandering has been inherent in the political landscape of both parties for over 200 years.
He highlighted the stark representation disparities in blue states, noting that despite significant percentages of the population in places such as Massachusetts and New Mexico voting for Republican candidates, those voters are completely shut out of congressional representation.
In Massachusetts, Schwarzenegger revealed that about 40% of voters supported Trump, yet the state sends zero Republican representatives to Congress.
Similarly, in New Mexico, where nearly 45% of voters also supported Trump, the outcome was identical: zero Republican representation.
Schwarzenegger's remarks underscore the systemic imbalances that reflect not only in California but also nationwide.
This discussion arose against the backdrop of California Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial proposal to circumvent the state’s independent redistricting commission through a special election, effectively enabling partisan redistricting mid-decade.
Schwarzenegger, alongside former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and other prominent figures, is rallying against what they see as an urgent attempt to manipulate district lines for political gain.
The former governor cautioned that efforts like Newsom's might set a precedent, insinuating that such "temporary" measures will become permanent fixtures in the political landscape.
"Anything that is temporary with government is permanent," he argued, illuminating a critical concern about the future of fair representation and the integrity of electoral processes.
Schwarzenegger's principled stand reflects a growing recognition among political leaders that gerrymandering is not a partisan issue but one that demands bipartisan effort to ensure that all voters, regardless of their political affiliation, are duly represented in government.
As this conversation continues, it becomes clear that addressing the challenges of gerrymandering will require a collective commitment to democracy that transcends party lines.
Sources:
biometricupdate.com
zerohedge.com
theepochtimes.com
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