Mississippi is 40% Black state & must have a majority-minority congressional district to be in compliance with the VRA.
But instead of a 55% or 60% Black district, Republicans drew a 67% Black district (the 2nd CD).
Result:
1st CD: 29% Black
3rd CD: 35% Black
4th CD: 24% Black
But instead of a 55% or 60% Black district, Republicans drew a 67% Black district (the 2nd CD).
Result:
1st CD: 29% Black
3rd CD: 35% Black
4th CD: 24% Black
Drawing the maps this way helps ensure that white Republicans have 3 safe districts and Democrats have one safe district.
A 55-60% Black district could've resulted in a relatively safe Dem seat but also another competitive district.
A 55-60% Black district could've resulted in a relatively safe Dem seat but also another competitive district.
Rep. Bennie Thompson of the 67% Black 2nd congressional district was the only Democrat to vote AGAINST the For The People Act #HR1, apparently because of it threatened the existence of such heavily racially packed districts as his.
foxnews.com/politics/benni…
foxnews.com/politics/benni…
This was a QT on the original erroneous thread and included this link: justice.gov/file/20541/dow…
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