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The Death of the Competitive Congressional District

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Mar 4, 2022
Shane Goldmacher, a national political reporter for The New York Times, joins Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw, a rising star often caught between party factions. They dive into the impact of redistricting on the Republican landscape, revealing how it benefits more extreme factions. Crenshaw discusses his battles within the party post-January 6, while sharing insights from ground-level politics in Texas. The conversation also touches on the tensions between establishment candidates and grassroots movements, painting a vivid picture of the shifting power dynamics ahead of the midterms.
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ANECDOTE

Crenshaw's SNL Moment

  • Dan Crenshaw gained national attention after a controversial joke about him on Saturday Night Live.
  • This incident, and the subsequent apology, boosted his profile significantly.
INSIGHT

Crenshaw's Shifting Position

  • Crenshaw's initial success stemmed from his ability to bridge the gap between Trumpism and its opposition.
  • However, post-January 6th, he's become a target for the far-right factions within the Republican Party.
INSIGHT

Impact of Redistricting

  • Redistricting has given the far-right a structural advantage by reducing competitive districts.
  • This forces candidates to appeal to their base in primaries, pushing the overall political discourse to the extremes.
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