Dangerous gerrymandering bill in Virginia expose citizens to polarized political system: Virginia makes African American district apart from white voters

Virginia GOP sneaks gerrymandering bill in during inauguration

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The GOP-controlled Virginia state Senate provoked anger from both state Democrats and Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell on Monday after pushing through a redistricting measure in the absence of a key Democratic vote. Blue Virginia reported that the 20-19 vote, which broke down among party lines.