The two major parties in the United States, the Democratic and Republican parties, are very upfront when it comes to preaching fairness when it comes to competition. However, this is only when it has to do with the opposing side. Independent redistricting commissions provide a solution to this problem as they generally establish fairer maps than those drafted by partisan legislatures. This article by Albert Hunt is published by The Hill. Here is an excerpt:

Republicans profess an abiding belief in competition: The economy suffers, they say, when government interferes with the free market. In a different vein, Democrats also champion competition: Break up monopolies and price fixers.

So, competition is great — except when it affects them, Democrats and Republicans alike.

As the post-census redistricting of congressional districts is almost complete, both parties are relieved. Democrats who a year ago feared with so many Republican-controlled state governments, they could lose a net of eight to ten seats through gerrymandering, instead discover redistricting is a political wash. Republicans are pleased that they’ve locked in more safe seats for the rest of the decade

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