Quote:I've said for a long time that Florida's 5th district was just plain wrong.  It's clear that this specific district was drawn up by Republicans to possibly "throw a bone" so to speak to the Democrats.  Anyone that looks at the map and knows anything about Florida will agree that it is tailor made for someone like Corinne Brown to easily win it.  Specifically, look at how it snakes through Clay and St. John's counties.  Once it reaches Duval county, again, look at the area that it covers and think about it.

 

Discuss what you think of the current district map and how it should be changed.

 

No, it was drawn up by Republicans to get Democrats out of the surrounding districts and make it easier for Republicans to get elected.   This is the problem with the Voting Rights Act- it gave a legal reason for gerrymandering these districts, supposedly to protect black voters, but actually protecting Republican politicians.   And it's one of the main reasons our country is so polarized.  All these congresspeople are in safe districts and don't have to reach across the political divide for votes.  

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