TN Republicans Dying Of Klan-Gasms As They Steal Last Democratic District From Black Voters
Remember that Republicans always, always, always overplay their hands.
TL;DR
- Tennessee Republicans are accused of gerrymandering to dilute Black voting power and eliminate Democratic representation.
- Critics compare the actions to historical racist practices and a desperate attempt by Republicans to retain power.
- Protests are occurring at the TN State Capitol against the redrawing of electoral maps.
- Specific examples include the manipulation of districts in Nashville (Davidson County) and Memphis (Shelby County).
- Politicians like state Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Steve Cohen condemn the gerrymandering, calling it a dilution of Black political power.
- The article suggests that Republican overreach in gerrymandering may energize voters and eventually harm the party.