“Today, technology lets the party in power precision-draw the map in a way that packs the other party’s supporters into as few congressional districts as possible. It’s why your district might be shaped like a corkscrew. But it’s also how a party gains more seats while winning fewer votes, which isn’t fair,” he says, adding, “It means that politicians don’t have to worry as much about a serious challenge from the other side. That moves our debate from the rational, reasonable middle where most Americans are to the extremes.”
Obama goes on to say in the video that Republicans stand to benefit if maps are not redrawn.
“Of course, that’s good for special interests who want to protect tax breaks for the most powerful, or the gun lobby, or environmental polluters — but it’s not good for our children. And regardless of our party affiliations, it’s not good for our democracy,” he says.
The Obama video follows a series of gerrymandering and redistricting challenges around the country.
Source : CNN