Rep. Cline to Newsmax: Va. Map Push Is Power Grab
Rep. Ben Cline urged Virginians to reject the proposed redistricting plan, arguing that it would favor Democrats and weaken rural representation.

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Rep. Ben Cline urged Virginians to reject a proposed redistricting plan, calling it a partisan power grab and saying it would reduce rural representation. He also accused Gov. Abigail Spanberger of reversing her position; the article reports no response from Spanberger or other plan supporters.
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