White House Plans to Rig Maps, MSNBC Yawns at Its Own Democracy
When the 'Maddowblog' frames the White House's alleged maneuvers to influence redistricting as a mere 'plan advancing,' one might wonder if they're reading the playbook for democracy or a new season of 'House of Cards.' The mainstream narrative carefully positions this as a tactical error or partisan squabble, rather than a fundamental flaw in a system where both major parties have perfected the
art of drawing their own voters into safe seats. Let's not forget, voter suppression and gerrymandering are bipartisan hobbies; the only difference is who's benefiting that election cycle. This isn't a bug; it's a feature of American elections. The media's selective outrage on gerrymandering conveniently ignores that, regardless of who's in power, maps get redrawn to diminish opposing voters'
influence. The 'White House'—whether blue or red—has always found creative ways to ensure its district maps are optimal. Perhaps it's time to ask why the system even allows for such politically motivated mapmaking, instead of feigning shock when one side simply gets better at it. How many times will we pretend to be surprised when politicians act politically?