Illinois Governor JB Pritzker confronted Stephen Colbert over gerrymandering, specifically in light of Texas Republicans' plans to redraw congressional maps. Many Texas Democrats fled to Illinois to delay the voting on these redistricting plans, prompting civil arrest warrants in Texas. Pritzker acknowledged the possibility of a counter-response from Illinois, emphasizing a battle against unconstitutional tactics. Colbert humorously pointed out the absurdity of Illinois' own district shapes, leading to a lighthearted exchange regarding gerrymandering practices among states.
Pritzker remarked on the growing Democratic anger over Texas Republicans' redistricting plan to flip Democrat-held seats, emphasizing that everything's on the table regarding gerrymandering.
Colbert and Pritzker humorously discussed the unusual shapes of Illinois congressional districts, with Colbert using visual aids to mock their bizarre lengths and twists.
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