Reporter, Pro Publica
Reporter, Pro Publica
PROFILE
Olga Pierce
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FROM Olga Pierce
Which Way, L.A.?
Did Democrats Dupe California's Redistricting Commission? In 2008, California voters gave a citizens commission the power to set boundaries for legislative districts, taking it away from the politicians. But the pols found a way back in, according to a story by Pro Publica. The investigative news outlet says political operatives gamed the system, to give democrats safe districts. Guest host Jim Rainey asks whether the Republicans were robbed. What about the citizens?
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