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Don't Let the Media Gaslight You on Democrats' Redistricting Win in Virginia
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Democrats just pulled off a huge win in Virginia to combat Donald Trump’s gerrymandering power grab. But that’s not the story the Washington Post told. Marc Elias is joined by Ashley Cleaves to break down why this win in Virginia is so consequential; how election deniers have already responded; and the other battleground states where democracy is on the line.
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00:00 Big Win for Democrats In Virginia
01:13 Why This Win is Personal for Marc
05:35 Washington Post Hypocrisy
09:19 What Happens Next in Court
13:27 Election Law Implications
17:10 Marc's Redistricting Predictions
23:04 Missouri Redistricting Fight
26:32 Louisiana v. Callais Threatens Voting Rights Act
29:50 Trump Reaction & Final Takeaways