CA congressman slams nation's 'gerrymandering war'

(The Center Square) – A California member of Congress opposes what he calls the "gerrymandering war" that has broken out across the country. Speaking to reporters Wednesday afternoon during a media call, U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Rocklin, said gerrymandering is wrong in blue or red states. “I have opposed these mid-decade redraws in every state where they've occurred, whether that's Texas; whether it's California; whether it's Indiana, which ultimately rejected it; now Virginia and Florida,” said Kiley, an independent who caucuses with Republicans. “I think it's very odd that you see the same politicians who condemn gerrymandering in one state are suddenly celebrating it in another state," Kiley said during a video conference with reporters. 'This whole thing has been incredibly damaging for democracy and representation” in the United States, Kiley said. “I think this is the time for Congress to take respons