The Missouri House is slated to begin debate Monday afternoon over a new congressional map that targets Democrat Emanuel Cleaver of Kansas City and substantially curtails the initiative petition ballot process.

And while there’s not much suspense over the outcome, the next couple of days are expected to showcase Democratic disdain for their Republican colleagues and even some misgivings from Republicans about the two special session agenda items.

Friday perhaps showcased a preview when Rep. LaKeySha Bosley slammed proposed congressional redistricting as racist . She said the map seeks to dilute Black political power by potentially forcing out Cleaver, who was elected as the first African American mayor of Kansas City.

When House members return on Monday, they’ll begin debate o

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