"The drive to redraw maps in Florida has been marked by secrecy and obfuscation. Republicans can't acknowledge the intent of their gerrymandering proposal because the state constitution expressly prohibits partisan redistricting."
"You can't say, 'We need to make more Republican seats.' You're done. You're toast, and then your map's invalidated."
"No Republican has followed this fight-club rule more carefully than DeSantis, who called the legislature into session less than a week after Virginia voters evened up the national gerrymandering race."
"The Florida governor's office drew lines based on the likelihood that the Supreme Court would announce a decision weakening enforcement of the Voting Rights Act, insulating the proposal from a challenge."
Florida Republicans have approved a congressional map that could secure them four House seats currently held by Democrats. Their objective is to strengthen the GOP's majority in Congress amid a nationwide gerrymandering battle. The process has been characterized by secrecy, as state law prohibits partisan redistricting. GOP officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis, have been cautious in their statements to avoid legal challenges. The new map was drawn with the expectation of a Supreme Court decision that may weaken the Voting Rights Act, providing further protection against potential lawsuits.
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