Gerrymandering Gone Full Florida Man: Desantis Is Desperate
May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026
Gerrymandering Gone Full Florida Man: Desantis Is Desperate
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Gerrymandering Gone Full Florida Man: Desantis Is Desperate
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<div>Florida’s redistricting mess isn’t just shady—it’s straight-up unconstitutional, and they did it anyway. This week’s Elephant in the Room: a map so aggressively gerrymandered it looks like it was drawn during a blackout with a Sharpie and a grudge. Rick breaks down how Florida’s leaders ignored their own state constitution, carved up districts to rig the game, and dared the courts to catch up. It’s a masterclass in political overreach, legal brinksmanship, and “rules for thee, not for me” governance. This isn’t just about Florida—it’s a warning shot for what happens when power decides.<br /><strong>•</strong><br /><strong>•</strong><br /><strong>•</strong><br /><strong>•</strong><br /><strong>•</strong><br />Rick Wilson is on X at @TheRickWilson, on Bluesky at @TheRickWilson.bsky.social, and you can check out Rick's Substack at <a href="http://therickwilson.substack.com/">therickwilson.substack.com</a>. You can check out more of LP's work at <a href="http://www.lincolnproject.us/">www.lincolnproject.us</a> and on X at @ProjectLincoln. </div>
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