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Did Democrats Dupe California’s Redistricting Commission?
When voters approved a ballot measure in 2008, they thought they had removed politicians from drawing legislative districts. But, surprise, they're back!
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenWhen voters approved a ballot measure in 2008, they thought they had removed politicians from drawing legislative districts. But, surprise, they're back!
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2 storiesDid 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.
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