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When tallying all these developments, the natural consequence is a GOP gain of around 10 to 15 seats before the midterm elections, solely due to redistricting skirmishes precipitated by Newsome’s initial move. Ironically, his attempt to "save" the Democrats in the upcoming midterms has instead set the stage for their potential defeat.
The Imminent Supreme Court Decision: A Game-Changer
Adding fuel to the fire is a looming Supreme Court decision that could dismantle key provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA)—specifically, Section 2. This section has been a tool for Democrats to justify racially gerrymandered districts that secure minority representation but at the expense of racial equality and fair representation.