MSNBC PoliticsNation June 4, 2024 21:36:00
Has declared as a federal issue and up -- what does that mean? that means in states where, for instance, citizens have petitioned to put an amendment to their state constitution to prohibit gerrymandering, to require geography as a fairness test. when states that have pursued open primaries or rank choice voting, now, if they have a sufficient majority in the legislature, they can undo all of the citizens wishes. if the supreme court goes in this direction, it would suggest a state legislature can do whatever it wants, -- which we know in red states will ultimately be used to reduce turnout am...