Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Addresses Redistricting and Gerrymandering
During a Tuesday appearance on CBS's "Late Show," Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) admitted that Illinois's congressional district maps appear poorly drawn, likening them to kindergarten work. However, he emphasized that Illinois's redistricting occurred post-Census and isn't racially biased.
Pritzker Criticizes Texas Redistricting Efforts
Pritzker accused Texas of trying to "steal" congressional seats, stating, "Donald Trump is attempting to take five seats from the American people, not just those in Texas, and marginalize voters."
Discussion on Gerrymandering and District Drawing
Host Stephen Colbert questioned Pritzker about Illinois's own complex districts, showing examples of irregularly shaped districts and asking if such gerrymandering is common across states.
Pritzker responded, "We entrusted a kindergarten class with drawing our maps—that's our independent commission."
Texas Redistricting and Its Implications
Colbert then asked why Texas's actions are more egregious than other states that also redraw districts.
Pritzker explained, "Ever...