Clyburn Warns GOP's Map Redraw Effort Could Backfire in Key Democratic District
US Rep. Jim Clyburn warns Republicans against attempting to redraw his district in a way that would break it, cautioning they could face backfire from voters. A Trump-backed effort by Republican South Carolina state lawmakers is trying to do just that.
Democratic kingmaker Rep. Jim Clyburn warned Republicans against trying to redraw his district in a way that could harm their own chances of winning elections, as part of a larger effort by Republican South Carolina state lawmakers backed by former President Trump to reshape the state's electoral map. The proposed changes aim to dilute Democratic votes and create more competitive districts, but Clyburn cautioned that Republicans should be careful what they wish for, suggesting that such tactics could ultimately backfire. Clyburn has long been a key player in shaping elections in his district, which he represents since 1997. If successful, the effort could reduce the number of Democratic seats in South Carolina's congressional delegation.
