Carl says GOP has ‘very strong chance of taking District 2’

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl is still optimistic that his party can hold on to Alabama’s Second Congressional District despite the newly redrawn map. Last week, a three-judge panel made its selection from maps proposed by an appointed Special Master after ruling last month that the maps authorized by the Alabama Legislature did not meet the standards of the Voting Rights Act. District 2 will now have a 48.7% Black voting age population, causing many to believe that a Democrat will most likely win that congressional seat. Carl (R-Mobile) discussed the issue Thursday on FM Talk 106.5 “Midday Mobile” rad