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Georgia GOP rejects redistricting that would add 2 seats
Posted on 6/17/26 at 1:36 pm
Posted on 6/17/26 at 1:36 pm
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Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters.
The decision marked a setback for both Kemp and President Donald Trump, who has urged Republican-led states to redraw congressional districts to their advantage. Ten states already have enacted new congressional districts ahead of the November midterm elections. Georgia would have been the first to change districts for the 2028 elections.
Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters.
The decision marked a setback for both Kemp and President Donald Trump, who has urged Republican-led states to redraw congressional districts to their advantage. Ten states already have enacted new congressional districts ahead of the November midterm elections. Georgia would have been the first to change districts for the 2028 elections.
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Posted on 6/17/26 at 1:39 pm to Don Quixote
Posted on 6/17/26 at 1:54 pm to Don Quixote
Fear that it might energize Democrats come the November election for governor.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 1:54 pm to Don Quixote
They’re either not really Republicans or they can’t stand success. No other explanations.
The SCOTUS gave them legal access to a big win, and they have a POTUS direction to use it, and they won’t take the win.
The SCOTUS gave them legal access to a big win, and they have a POTUS direction to use it, and they won’t take the win.
This post was edited on 6/17/26 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:02 pm to Don Quixote
They are essentially consenting to an illegitimate and unconstitutional election and legislative apportionment because "we'd prefer to have a little more time".
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:03 pm to Don Quixote
Chocolate City doin Work
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:06 pm to Don Quixote
Grand Ole Pussies
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:08 pm to PJinAtl
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Fear that it might energize Democrats
The ruby freemans of Georgia got dis election already, dey don be needed any mo motivation
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:10 pm to Don Quixote
Just the latest disappointment from that state.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:10 pm to Don Quixote
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after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters.
The U.S. Supreme Court decision obviously proves that the federal Voting Rights Act isn't protection for minority voters.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:11 pm to Don Quixote
I don't like the decision either.
To make the counterargument - GA has shown itself to be an odd duck lately. We don't like politicians dictating candidates inorganically (Herschel, Vernon Jones, Dooley, etc.). "We" don't like Trump throwing his weight around on internal state matters. It's a purple-ish state at minimum.
Those things are true. Being sensitive to those things and the GA "middle" in that regard makes sense from a conventional wisdom perspective more so than in most other states. The GA GOP thinks they're on shaky ground and they're mostly right.
That said, while a reasonable thought process, I disagree with the decision because it's the type of "operating from fear and practicality" stance that has seen the GOP get its lunch eaten most of the time. It's worked well for Kemp in this state, but even Kemp doesn't like this move.
To make the counterargument - GA has shown itself to be an odd duck lately. We don't like politicians dictating candidates inorganically (Herschel, Vernon Jones, Dooley, etc.). "We" don't like Trump throwing his weight around on internal state matters. It's a purple-ish state at minimum.
Those things are true. Being sensitive to those things and the GA "middle" in that regard makes sense from a conventional wisdom perspective more so than in most other states. The GA GOP thinks they're on shaky ground and they're mostly right.
That said, while a reasonable thought process, I disagree with the decision because it's the type of "operating from fear and practicality" stance that has seen the GOP get its lunch eaten most of the time. It's worked well for Kemp in this state, but even Kemp doesn't like this move.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:34 pm to Pettifogger
Georgia is full of liberal pussies and seems absolutely hellbent on destroying this country. frick you all, everyone of you.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:37 pm to Don Quixote
Minority protection because a certain group doesn’t want to present ids?
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:42 pm to PJinAtl
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Fear that it might energize Democrats
Cant win for fear of losing. Pitiful
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:46 pm to Don Quixote
The entire George economy is driven by illegal immigration. They have no desire to change anything.
This post was edited on 6/17/26 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:46 pm to Don Quixote
Kemp is leaving office and I don't know how this would affect the governor election.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 2:47 pm to Jimmy Russel
The entire George economy is driven by illegal immigration.
da fuq
da fuq
Posted on 6/17/26 at 3:34 pm to themunch
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Kemp is leaving office and I don't know how this would affect the governor election.
The Democrat nominee isn't a.super popular figure (she was so bad as mayor of Atlanta she didn't run for a second term. Republicans are hoping that will keep Democrat turnout in November down, both for the governor's race and US Senate seat. Even then both races will be decided by 2-4 points. If the state Congressional map were changed there's a good possibility it would drive up Democrat turnout in November and potentially be enough to swing both races.
Posted on 6/17/26 at 4:01 pm to Pettifogger
Lol yeah right. The Georgia GOP has been feckless for decades and has two Democrat senators. This is what they do, surrender
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