An illustration of county lines in Georgia.
Credit: Sam Bermas-Dawes, GPB News

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Democrats are insisting that Georgia should have an even partisan split of congressional districts as redistricting is set to start next week at the state capitol. The GOP majority will likely reject the argument.

Our panel of experts broke down the different factors that go into redrawing Georgia's political maps.

Meanwhile, Texas GOP legislators have shown how redistricting can be used as a blunt instrument for partisan gain.

In other news, national NAACP leaders sharply criticize the organization’s Atlanta leader for his scathing attack on mayoral candidate Kasim Reed.

Panelists:

Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dr. Amy Steigerwalt — Political science professor, Georgia State University

Dr. Andra Gillespie — Political science professor, Emory University

Dr. Charles Bullock — Political science professor, University of Georgia