Redistricting Fatigue? More Like Republican Fail

Anyone else feeling totally drained by all this redistricting drama? Seems like our so-called Republican legislators in Alabama are right there with us... except maybe not for the right reasons. What we're seeing is just the latest chapter in the never-ending saga of Republican inaction.

From Incompetence to Something Worse

I used to chalk it up to incompetence, or maybe just a lack of urgency. But this redistricting mess has led me to a darker conclusion: are these Republicans in Montgomery even really on our side?

A Golden Opportunity Wasted

The U.S. Supreme Court handed the Alabama Legislature a massive opportunity by lifting the injunction that forced race-based map drawing. Attorney General Steve Marshall – a true hero, BTW – stepped up and delivered a huge legal victory. These chances are rare gold, and conservatives can't afford to let them slip!

Safe is the New Cowardly

So, how did our "conservative" legislators respond? They played it safe, pushed through a 6-1 map, and called it a day. Settling for the easy way isn't leadership; it's cowardice disguised as action. They looked busy, but accomplished nothing.

Look North, Look South, See REAL Leadership

I'm urging the "Republicans" in Montgomery to take a look at Tennessee, which went from 8-1 to 9-0 despite crazy protests! And look at Florida! DeSantis had a new map ready the second the SCOTUS ruling came down. That's leadership. That's winning.

"Go Pound Sand," Says Alabama Legislature

Alabama was in a unique spot, with SCOTUS practically begging us to redraw our maps. Yet, our Republican legislators basically told them to "go pound sand."

The Unfortunate Truth

The reality is, if they wanted to, they could. If the Republicans in Montgomery truly wanted to turn Alabama red, they would. If they were the conservatives they claim to be, they'd get to work. Instead, they make excuses about time and expect us to buy it.

The Dems Are Coming

The Democrats of 2026 want to do irreversible damage to our country. We see the political violence rising on the left, and it's a warning. They're coming for blood. Does this even register in Montgomery?

Are You Helping the Enemy?

They're basically saying they're okay with sending someone to Congress who supports abortion, open borders, and all the other awful policies of the modern Democratic Party. Why else would they act this way?

You Fumbled the Ball... Hard

Attorney General Marshall did his job. SCOTUS handed you this victory on a silver platter, and you didn't just fumble it; you threw it into the stands and then claimed you won the game.

Just Be Honest

If you're going to protect Democrats in this state, just change that "R" to a "D" and be done with it. We'd have more respect for you than we do now.

Justin “JP” Plott is the executive producer/co-host of “The Rightside with Allison and Amie Beth” and co-owner of Rightside Media. You can find him on X @JPRightside. Watch “The Rightside with Allison and Amie Beth” every weekday from 10am-12pm CT at Rightside Media.