Lucas --
Within days of our announcement that Congressman Mark Schauer would join the DLCC and direct Democrats' Advantage 2020 program to defeat right-wing gerrymandering, Virginia Republicans tried to pull a fast one.
The Washington Post reports that GOP legislators just pushed through a "boutique" mid-decade gerrymandering bill designed to protect ONE vulnerable Republican facing a stiff Democratic challenge this fall.
This underhanded maneuver shows how essential it is that Democrats defeat right-wing gerrymandering nationwide. IF WE FAIL, the Tea Party could draw maps that lock themselves in power until 2032.
Speak out now to STOP this scheme in its tracks: Tell Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe to VETO the GOP's mid-decade gerrymander!
The Virginia GOP's gambit is about much, MUCH more than just one district.
This specific district is all Democrats need to topple the Republican majority in Virginia and cripple right-wing gerrymandering in one of 2016's biggest swing states. Republicans know it, and they are DESPERATE to protect their power.
These are exactly the kind of battles Democrats MUST WIN in order to end the GOP's gerrymandering advantage. Please take a moment to add your name today.
Thanks for joining this crucial effort,
Kurt Fritts
National Political Director
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee