DeSantis' Bold Gamble: Redrawing Florida Maps

0:00On April 17th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on a plan to redraw the state's congressional maps mid-decade, aiming to grab even more. Seats for Republicans, despite party jitters, that it could blow up in their faces. Right now, Ford's districts already give the GOP a 20-8 edge over Democrats, but DeSantis wants to push that further. He's banking on a Supreme Court ruling from the Louisiana case to greenlight the move, but the court skipped it last Friday, delaying things until mid-May. This comes after former President Trump urged red states last year to tweak maps and lock-in house control, with Texas jumping on a quick while blue. States like California fire back with their own plays. Democrats are fired up, with party chair Nikki Fried calling it a constitutional mess since voters banned Jerry Mandarin back in 2010. GOP insiders, like consulted Max DePonovich, questioned the logic, saying it won't help DeSantis in a 20-28 primary and might just be him, kissing up to Trump for a post-term

1:02gig. Back in 2022, DeSantis vetoed milder maps from lawmakers and forced through his own aggressive version, netting those four extra seats. That barely saved the house majority when the red wave fizzled. Now, with Democrats winning specials amid Trump's dips, Republicans fear a backlash wave and November could flip vulnerable districts. Legal fights are a sure bet if it passes, with heavy hitter Mark Elias ready to sue and drag it out past the midterms, leaving everyone watching how. This bold gamble plays out for DeSantis and the Florida lineup. Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.