Ex-Attorney General Eric Holder says Virginia redistricting referendum is a "national fight"
Summary
Former Attorney General Eric Holder said the vote in Virginia about changing the congressional map is an important issue for the whole country. He explained that Republicans caused a problem with unfair district lines, and now Democrats need to respond.Key Facts
- Virginia voters are deciding on a referendum about redrawing the congressional map.
- The proposed new map would give Democrats 10 seats and Republicans 1 seat.
- Eric Holder is a former U.S. Attorney General.
- Holder spoke on the TV program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
- He said the fight over redistricting is a nationwide issue, not just Virginia’s.
- Holder described unfair district drawing as a crisis caused by Republicans.
- Partisan gerrymandering means drawing election districts to favor one party.
- Democrats are being asked to address the problem left by Republicans.
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