Sunday Night of the Special Session: Democrats Release Revised Redistricting Maps

Hmmm. Usually, the playbook for a Ram & Jam™ calls for the Rammers and Jammers to have Astroturf testimony in support. But nobody testified for the Democratic redistricting plan. Did somebody forget that part? Did they take that page out of the book? WHAT IS HAPPENING?

— Steve Sebelius (@SteveSebelius) November 15, 2021

In separate statements, Senator James Settlemeyer and Assm. Robin Titus assailed the Democratic majority:

“Hardly anyone spoke in support of the Democratic redistricting plan during today’s hearing. No matter how you look at it, Republicans have produced a much better set of maps than Democrats,” said Republican Senate Leader James Settelmeyer. “The minority plan has less deviation and is more accurate, increases political competitiveness, diversity, and maintains compact geography. Democrats only make up 34 percent of the voting population but are egregiously railroading through redistricting maps that guarantee them 60 percent of seats violating equal representation of non- Democrats. A four percent advantage in voter registration is not grounds for super-majorities in both chambers.”

“Once again, Democrats have attempted to shut Republicans out of the legislative process,” said Assembly Republican Leader Dr. Robin Titus. “We saw this during the 2021 legislative session which proved to be one of the most partisan sessions in Nevada history and we are seeing it again in the 33rd Special Session where Democrats have adopted a set of rules that will not allow Republicans to submit any bills or even any amendments. Democrats continue to trample on the legislative process and silence the nearly two-thirds of Nevadans who are not registered Democrats and have no representation in this process. Nevadans are being denied the ability to choose their elected officials, instead elected officials are drawing maps to pick their voters.”

Due to the fact Republicans are in the minority in the legislature, it is of no surprise that the Democratic majority will “ram this through”, but as reported by The Globe, the Nevada Democratic party is reportedly split between the progressive Bernie Sanders faction and the Harry Reid wing establishment.

Battle Born Progress, a progressive, activist group who calls for defunding the police, CRT in K-12, and supportsCatherine Cortez Masto calls out the Democratic majority: