Running for Congress in a gerrymandered district
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What Michael B. Moore’s congressional race tells us about gerrymandering, and how a Supreme Court decision affects the future of American democracy.
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Businessman Michael B. Moore is running a surprising congressional campaign: He’s trying to win as a Democrat in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, a seat that is considered solidly Republican in this election cycle. While he won his primary race, it’s unlikely he’ll win the general election because of a recent Supreme Court decision on gerrymandering.
Host Martine Powers speaks with voting issues reporter Patrick Marley about Moore’s race, and what it can tell us about the impact of a conservative Supreme Court on American democracy.
Today’s show was produced by Rennie Svirnovskiy. It was edited by Reena Flores and mixed by Sean Carter.
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Is Patrick Marley a Fox News Hack? His answer about Nancy Mace was an absolute joke. She is one of the most HATED members of the Do Nothing Congress, that has done absolutely nothing to help her constituents. She was the clown that made a trip to stand outside Trump Tower, to kiss Donold's Ass. She also was one of the clowns who went to kiss his ass at the Trial. Instead of being at a hearing like she was supposed to. The infamous BBBBBB hearing. She is also the Rape Victim that supports a Rapis