BREAKING: In a loss, a Virginia court blocks Democratic lawmakers' push to redraw the state's congressional map

[In It to Win It]

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/27/virginia-redistricting-blocked-court-ruling-00750060

BREAKING: In a loss, a Virginia court blocks Democratic lawmakers’ push to redraw the state’s congressional map aimed at countering GOP gerrymanders nationwide.

Unless overturned, the ruling will keep Democrats from flipping as many as four seats before the midterms.

— Democracy Docket (@democracydocket.com) 2026-01-27T21:23:32.696124698Z

[underpants]

1. Damn.

[bigtree]

2. waiting for the appeal

Hurley, was appointed to the bench by Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) in 2012

[fujiyamasan]

3. Republican appointee -- by Bob McDonnel

[Alliepoo]

4. They should take a page out of Ohio republicans book

And just do whatever the heck they want. Ohio pukes pay no attention to what the voters passed nor do they pay any attention to what the state Supreme Court says. If Ohio can do it then so can Virginia.

[JustAnotherGen]

6. Amen

[JustAnotherGen]

5. They don't really

Have to listen to that judge. Do whatever the hell you want Virginia!

The only way to stop evil is to triple down on doing the right thing.