Scott Jennings melts down as CNN guest says Republicans ‘cheat’ when they can’t win

A tense exchange on CNN played out Friday night when podcast host Tezlyn Figaro accused Republicans of rigging the system whenever they face electoral trouble – prompting immediate pushback from conservative commentator Scott Jennings.

The fireworks began during a discussion about the growing number of retirements on Capitol Hill when Figaro argued that GOP-led map changes in states like Texas amounted to cheating.

“If Republicans can’t win, they cheat,” Figaro said flatly, repeating...