Anthony Beckford, the District Leader for the 43rd Assembly District, stated, 'the party is the district leaders' and emphasized his commitment to supporting Black leadership despite the ongoing investigations.
State Senator Creigh Deeds declared, 'I believe that people should choose their representatives. Representatives shouldn't choose their people.' This statement underscores the traditional argument against gerrymandering, yet it serves as a prelude to the Democrats' call for aggressive redistricting.