After decades of indecision on the issue, the U.S. Supreme Court is beginning to consider cracking down on the widespread practice of gerrymandering, which manipulates district lines to favor one political party over the other. States such as Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Virginia, and Ohio have been at the forefront of the issue.
Join us today as we discuss the practice of gerrymandering in the U.S. and how congressional redistricting is playing out in Ohio.
Guests:
- David Daley, author of “Ratf**ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America’s Democracy”
- Kyle Kondik, managing editor of “Sabato's Crystal Ball” and author of "The Bellwether: Why Ohio Picks the President."
- Ann Henkener, redistricting specialist for theOhio League of Women Votersand a member of Fair Districts = Fair Elections coalition
- Sen. Matt Huffman, member of the Ohio Senate representing the 12th district and sponsor of Senate Joint Resolution 5