[LWVNM Action] Shameful use of race & ethnicity in redistricting debate

[George Richmond]

Good information...so I trust you are sharing with the Legislative "leaders"


George Richmond

On 12/18/2021 9:15 AM, Richard Mason via Action wrote:
> The NM Legislature, especially the Senate, should be ashamed of their 
> use of race to cover up their attempts
> at protection of incumbents.
>
> Senate Democrats used it as a cover for the incumbent protection 
> district manipulation that was done in the Democratic caucus
>        One thing that was never mentioned in the Senate debate was 
> that CRC Senate concept maps A-1 and C-1 both had Native American 
> consensus.
>        It was implied on the Senate & House floor that one of the 
> reasons for changing the CRC map was to include Native American consensus.
> Senate Republicans used it to criticize the Democrats when they were 
> really concerned about the pairing of 2 Republican Senators.
>
> This is a dangerous tactic and adds to the already divisive sentiments 
> in the country and the state. Senators of both sides should be held 
> accountable.
>
> Dick Mason
>
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