EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 11 MIN
Today's Poll Question: Is retaliatory gerrymandering ever justified?
from The Smerconish Podcast · host Michael Smerconish
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is retaliatory gerrymandering ever justified? Michael unpacks Virginia’s controversial mid-decade redistricting move and the broader national trend of partisan map-drawing in response to earlier actions by opposing parties. With Republicans and Democrats both reshaping districts to gain advantage, the question becomes whether “fighting fire with fire” is defensible—or corrosive to democracy itself. Is this strategic necessity, or a race to the bottom? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is retaliatory gerrymandering ever justified? Michael unpacks Virginia’s controversial mid-decade redistricting move and the broader national trend of partisan map-drawing in response to earlier actions by opposing parties. With Republicans and Democrats both reshaping districts to gain advantage, the question becomes whether “fighting fire with fire” is defensible—or corrosive to democracy itself. Is this strategic necessity, or a race to the bottom? Listen here, then vote!
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