Underground Usa
The Dangers of Hyper-Partisan Gerrymandering & Political Tribalism
- Autor: Vários
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- Editor: Podcast
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Sinopsis
In 1796, George Washington warned in his Farewell Address that the rise of political factions could tear apart the young Republic, predicting that "the spirit of party" would lead to "cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men" manipulating the system for power, fostering division and eroding trust in governance. His words ring alarmingly true today as hyper-partisan gerrymandering, particularly by the Left in states like California, New York, Illinois, and Maryland, threatens the democratic process. While both political extremes engage in this practice, the aggressive tactics of leftist-led redistricting in 2025 exemplify a dangerous escalation, undermining fair representation and fueling political tribalism.Gerrymandering, the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one party, distorts the will of the electorate. In 2025, California’s Democrat leadership, under Governor Gavin Newsom, has pushed a brazen plan to redraw the state’s 52 congressional districts to secure at least five additional Dem