NYT Discovers Gerrymandering, But Only When Republicans Do It
The article’s alarm bells ring loud about partisan maps. Yet, its selective amnesia regarding gerrymandering across the political spectrum (like the alleged Democratic 'efficiency' in Illinois or Maryland) is telling. The problem isn't always the practice itself, but whose ox is being gored at any given moment. This outrage over district lines conveniently sidesteps the deep pockets influencing
campaign finance, the root of much political capture. One might wonder where this impassioned fervor for electoral purity goes when it comes to the disproportionate influence of lobbying groups like AIPAC, who pour millions into congressional races to ensure certain foreign policy outcomes. For instance, according to OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC and its affiliates invested over $33 million in the 2022
election cycle to sculpt Congress. Apparently, crafting policy from a K Street office is less 'anti-democratic' than drawing a squiggly line on a map.