Social media erupts after Democrats 'burned $64M' on failed Virginia gerrymander
Social media erupted after the Virginia Supreme Court struck down Democrats' gerrymandered map, mocking the party's $64 million campaign spending.
TL;DR
- The Virginia Supreme Court ruled against a Democratic-backed redistricting map, deeming it a violation of the state constitution.
- Democrats and affiliated groups reportedly spent over $64 million on the campaign to pass the gerrymandered map.
- Conservative commentators and social media users criticized the significant expenditure on a map that was ultimately invalidated.
- The ruling is seen as a blow to Democratic efforts to flip the House of Representatives, while Republicans have successfully redrawn maps in other states.
- The FBI is reportedly investigating Virginia State Sen. L. Louise Lucas as part of an ongoing probe.