Redrawing Democracy: The Missouri Gaffe Exposed In the latest example of gerrymandering's corrosive effects on American politics, Missouri's 5th Congressional District has been redrawn to favor Republican voters at the expense of democratic principles.
Rick Brattin's victory in the Republican primary sets up a showdown against 11 term Democrat Emanuel Cleaver in what is now a decidedly red leaning district.
The transformation of this seat from deep blue to Republican friendly is striking. Just last year, the area surrounding Kansas City was home to a solidly Democratic constituency.