(01-10-2018 08:53 PM)THE NC Herd Fan Wrote:  

(01-10-2018 07:17 PM)dawgitall Wrote:  

(01-10-2018 07:11 PM)THE NC Herd Fan Wrote:  If memory serves, the one on the right was drawn by democrats to ensure a Blue district with a minority majority.

As required by law under the Voting Rights Act. But it actually doesn't have to be minority majority, just minority populated enough that minorities have political influence that could make it possible that a minority candidate could possibly be elected.

So a law that REQUIRES gerrymandering that does seem contradictory.... gerrymandering is basically illegal, except to give one specific demographic group an advantage. What gets me about the GOP map, DEMOCRATS complained it diluted minority voter influence by creating a near minority majority district. I guess the democrats don't care as much about a true minority district as having minority votes turn more districts blue. Again seems contradictory, the dems want minority voters spread across more districts for party benefit, it doesn't sound like they care if it results in any a minority candidate winning.

Districts should be as compact with as much commonality as is possible. Abiding by the Voting Rights Act is difficult with that in mind.