Years ago Democrats created some of the most gerrymandered districts in the U.S. for the sole purpose of electing black democrats. Our 5th district ran from Tallahassee to Jacksonville, a distance of 163 miles. It was on the Georgia border and had the highest concentration of blacks in the state. It had portions of 8 counties in one district.
Another ridiculous district was the old 3rd that was also set up by Democrats to guarantee a black, liberal would forever represent the area. This is how crazy it was. It ran from the black neighborhoods in Jacksonville, down through black neighborhoods in Palatka, Sanford, Gainesville, Lake City, Pine Hills and Orlando. It looked like a snake. It is 125 miles from Jacksonville to Orlando and some parts of the district were only two miles wide. Cities were connected by narrow strips on the map. Absolute lunacy but this is what you get from bean counters and social justice warriors.
These areas went 73% for Obama in the Presidential elections. They elected Corraine Brown and Al Lawson. Brown ended up with a 5 year prison term because of corruption. Both districts were created solely for the purpose of electing a certain race.
Blacks were screaming in the legislature yesterday because they knew special treatment and privileges are going to be a thing of the past in Florida. Skin color makes no difference anymore. You run on your merits and character.