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Democrats Make New Push To Address Gerrymandering In Georgia
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Today on "Political Rewind," the national fight against gerrymandering has once again found its way into the Georgia Legislature. Two state senators argue that Georgia, one of the most Republican state legislatures in the country, allows Republicans to create unfair maps in their favor. State Sen. Elena Parent (D) and State Rep. Pat Gardner (D) are seeking to create a nonpartisan commission to redraw legislative and congressional districts in Georgia.
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Panelists:
Kevin Riley - Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Patricia Murphy - Columnist, The Daily Beast Republican Strategist
Todd Rehm – GOP political strategist and editor of Georgia Pundit
Elena Parent - District 42, Georgia State Legislature
Buddy Darden - Former U.S. Representative 7th District
Charles Richardson - Editorial Director, Macon Telegraph
Post written by GPB News intern Robert Jimison.
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