CBS senior White House and national correspondent Ed O’Keefe traveled to Alabama on Thursday for CBS Mornings to cover that state’s redistricting efforts after the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on majority-minority districts. According to O’Keefe, the battle was between those who are fighting to maintain the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement and power-hungry Republicans.
Co-host Gayle King introduced O’Keefe by declaring, “This morning Alabama is set to become the latest state to redraw congressional districts in favor of Republicans following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. Last week’s decision makes it much harder for states to create districts favoring minority candidates.”
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