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  • loaded language: 'gerrymander order'
  • loaded language: 'gerrymandered map'
  • loaded language: 'latest embarrassment'
  • loaded language: 'force the gerrymander on Missourians'
  • loaded language: 'defiant'
  • loaded language: 'backed down'
  • framing: The headline labels the disputed map a 'gerrymander' as an asserted conclusion.
  • framing: The article repeatedly foregrounds the map's elimination of a Democratic Kansas City district while characterizing Hoskins's conduct as an embarrassment and defeat.

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Missouri Supreme Court Holds Secretary of State in Contempt Over Gerrymandering Issue

The Missouri Supreme Court held Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt for defying its order against using a gerrymandered electoral map for the upcoming midterm elections. Following questioning from the judges, Hoskins agreed to use a 2022 district map. The U.S. Supreme Court has also intervened to pause the gerrymandered map pending further review.

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The Missouri Supreme Court held Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt for defying its order against using a gerrymandered electoral map for the upcoming midterm elections. Following questioning from the judges, Hoskins agreed to use a 2022 district map. The U.S. Supreme Court has also intervened to pause the gerrymandered map pending further review.

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Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'gerrymander order'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'gerrymandered map'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'latest embarrassment'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'force the gerrymander on Missourians'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'defiant'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'backed down'
  • ✕ framing: The headline labels the disputed map a 'gerrymander' as an asserted conclusion.
  • ✕ framing: The article repeatedly foregrounds the map's elimination of a Democratic Kansas City district while characterizing Hoskins's conduct as an embarrassment and defeat.
  • ✕ framing: The account uses a conflict-and-humiliation narrative centered on Hoskins being 'defiant,' 'grilled,' and forced to 'back down.'
  • ✕ editorializing: The development was the latest embarrassment for Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R), after being thwarted in his attempt to force the gerrymander on Missourians.

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Original Headline

Missouri's top election official held in contempt for defying court's gerrymander order

Neutral Headline

Missouri Supreme Court Holds Secretary of State in Contempt Over Gerrymandering Issue