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Republican redistricting efforts may not have intended impact, expert says

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Republican redistricting efforts could backfire by creating fragile districts that leave the party vulnerable to shifting political environments, according to political experts and strategists. Longtime Republican consultant Karl Rove warned on Sunday Night in America that aggressively dividing Democratic-leaning urban centers among multiple suburban and rural districts lowers the victory margins for GOP candidates. This "cracking and packing" tactic reduces the safety net for incumbents and risks a wider loss of seats during swing election cycles.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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