Every decade, America conducts a census, then states redraw congressional boundaries as required by Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution and Section 2 of the 14th Amendment.

But recently, the president called for an uncommon mid-decade redistricting in Texas, stating that Republicans there were “entitled to five more seats.” Texas Republicans obliged, changing congressional maps so they would most likely lead to five more seats for Republicans. California Democrats responded by voting on redrawn congressional maps of their own, which would most likely lead to five new Democrat seats. Touché.

If the battle is to try to increase a party’s power in Congress — which it is — political parties in other states will certainly follow suit. The result is a never-ending race to the bottom.

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