Red state Supreme Court under fire for 'disregarding the law' as Dems dealt massive loss

Political analysts and observers bashed the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday after it issued a decision that some argued disregarded the law.

In a 4-3 ruling, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the Republican-controlled state legislature's efforts to redraw the state election map were constitutional. The ruling paved the way for Republicans to compete in the deep blue Missouri 5th Congressional District, which has been held by a Democrat since 1949. The seat is currently held by Rep.