EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 36 MIN
Don't Let the Media Gaslight You on Democrats' Redistricting Win in Virginia
from Defending Democracy with Marc Elias · host Democracy Docket
Democrats just pulled off a huge win in Virginia to combat Donald Trump’s gerrymandering power grab. But that’s not the story the Washington Post told. Marc Elias is joined by Ashley Cleaves to break down why this win in Virginia is so consequential; how election deniers have already responded; and the other battleground states where democracy is on the line.Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/anchor-youtube-thursday00:00 Big Win for Democrats In Virginia01:13 Why This Win is Personal for Marc05:35 Washington Post Hypocrisy09:19 What Happens Next in Court13:27 Election Law Implications17:10 Marc's Redistricting Predictions23:04 Missouri Redistricting Fight26:32 Louisiana v. Callais Threatens Voting Rights Act29:50 Trump Reaction & Final Takeaways
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Democrats just pulled off a huge win in Virginia to combat Donald Trump’s gerrymandering power grab. But that’s not the story the Washington Post told. Marc Elias is joined by Ashley Cleaves to break down why this win in Virginia is so consequential; how election deniers have already responded; and the other battleground states where democracy is on the line.Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/anchor-youtube-thursday00:00 Big Win for Democrats In Virginia01:13 Why This Win is Personal for Marc05:35 Washington Post Hypocrisy09:19 What Happens Next in Court13:27 Election Law Implications17:10 Marc's Redistricting Predictions23:04 Missouri Redistricting Fight26:32 Louisiana v. Callais Threatens Voting Rights Act29:50 Trump Reaction & Final Takeaways
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Don't Let the Media Gaslight You on Democrats' Redistricting Win in Virginia
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