Virginia congressional map vote could embolden Florida Republicans to push for boundary changes, says Jeffries – US politics live

House Democratic leader says result should serve as a warning to Ron DeSantis after latest blow to Donald Trump’s redistricting battle

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The vote to approve new congressional maps in Virgina could embolden Florida’s Republican-controlled state assembly to consider tit-for-tat changes to its own map, the House Democratic leader has said.

If Florida Republicans proceed with this illegal scheme, they will only create more prime-pick up opportunities for Democrats.

We are prepared to take them all on, and we are prepared to win.

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