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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 17 MIN

A New Congressional Map

from Newsradio WGAN · host Newsradio WGAN

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map for Florida, potentially helping Republicans gain four more House seats, which prompted a lawsuit. Democrats criticized the move as a power grab, while Matt highlighted the hypocrisy, noting similar actions by Democrats in Virginia. Matt argued that the current redistricting wars are a result of Democrats' responses to initial Republican actions in Texas. Historical context revealed that post-WWII Democratic dominance was largely due to gerrymandering, which persisted until 1994.

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Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map for Florida, potentially helping Republicans gain four more House seats, which prompted a lawsuit. Democrats criticized the move as a power grab, while Matt highlighted the hypocrisy, noting similar actions by Democrats in Virginia. Matt argued that the current redistricting wars are a result of Democrats' responses to initial Republican actions in Texas. Historical context revealed that post-WWII Democratic dominance was largely due to gerrymandering, which persisted until 1994.

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Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map for Florida, potentially helping Republicans gain four more House seats, which prompted a lawsuit. Democrats criticized the move as a power grab, while Matt highlighted the hypocrisy, noting...

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