On the morning of April 8, Joan VonDras met with a group of LGBTQ+ Missourians over coffee to discuss her candidacy and to ask what was important to them. Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District—recently redrawn at the urging of Donald Trump and facing legal challenges—encompasses much of south and west St. Louis County, stretching toward Farmington,…
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Why Redistricting-Obsessed Republicans Can’t Crack St. Louis
While the Texas redistricting fight is getting all the attention at the moment, the Kansas City area is also in Trump’s crosshairs. That begs the question: Why aren’t they trying to mess with Missouri’s largest Democratic stronghold? Let’s look at that. 🔴 1. Kansas City Is More Vulnerable Politically Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver’s 5th District,…