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Republican Representative Jen Kiggans is facing calls for resignation from Democrats after she agreed with a radio host's controversial remark that Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries should keep his "cotton-picking hands off of Virginia," a phrase deemed offensive due to its historical context, although Kiggans later clarified that she did not condone the host's language. #USPolitics #Racism #VirginiaPolitics #US #IN

Democrats say Republican lawmaker must resign for agreeing with 'cotton-picking' remark
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Virginia Democrats have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a congressional map aimed at improving their electoral chances in the upcoming midterm elections, following a state court's rejection of their proposal that could have shifted control of key congressional seats amid a mid-decade redistricting dispute. #Redistricting #Elections #VirginiaPolitics #US #VA #TX

Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map
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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, initially skeptical of the Democratic-led redistricting efforts, now faces a significant setback after the state Supreme Court struck down a newly approved congressional map, highlighting her contentious relationship with both Democratic legislators and Republican critics amidst declining poll numbers and increasing political pressure. #PoliticalLeadership #Redistricting #VirginiaPolitics #US

Redistricting Ruling in Virginia Adds to Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Headaches
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