From Professor Jonathan Turley of Georgetown:
A Virginia judge just blocked the state from certifying the results of Tuesday's congressional map referendum as unlawful. Judge Jack Hurley Jr., ruled that Democrats did not follow the correct procedure for a constitutional amendment.
If this is the same result in the state Supreme Court, it would be a disaster for Democrats on a multiplicity of levels. They would not only be prevented from wiping out GOP seats in the purple state, but they have also alienated almost half of the state in a way that is unlikely to dissipate over time.
Democratic leaders across the state and the country are now on the record in calling for a map that this judge found to be unlawful. It is hard to be a champion of democracy when you are violating your own constitution. Finally, they spent an enormous amount of money on a vote that could now be negated.
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