Why Didn’t Maryland Democrats Go For the Jugular?

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EpisodeDec 15, 202126m

Why Didn’t Maryland Democrats Go For the Jugular?

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

EpisodeDec 15, 202126m

Maryland Democrats had a shot at an 8-0 gerrymander this redistricting cycle. To the frustration of the national Democratic party, they stopped just shy of that number. Should Maryland Democrats have just taken the total low road on partisan gerrymandering? Guest: Jim Newell, senior politics reporter for Slate. Sign up for his weekly newsletter, The Surge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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