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54. Dems are no slackers when it comes to gerrymandering

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 10:12 PM

Nov 20

You might find these articles of interest:

How Democrats learned to stop worrying and love the gerrymander

This article examines gerrymandering and while it has brought republicans some gains, they do not last long because Dems have fought back, using the same tactics. They have no choice, considering the conservative SC.

Democrats Decry Gerrymandering--Unless they Control the Maps

Dems can be ruthless with gerrymandering. Hmmm.

How Much Will Gerrymandering Affect the 2024 Election (The Independent);

There are some choice paragraphs in this article. Bottom line is that no, it didn't have much of an effect on 2024 but that doesn't mean it won't in the future.

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Adam Kinzinger: I served with Tulsi Gabbard and Yikes [View all] Qutzupalotl Nov 20 OP

It's out of my hands JustAnotherGen Nov 20 #1

That's it right there. This was in the hands of voters in 7 states and not one Maru Kitteh Nov 20 #6

Because in all likelyhood more than one if not all of the 7 swing states had stolen elections. I live in Wisconsin..... usaf-vet Nov 20 #19

The reason they are all close is because some very smart PROGRAMMER wrote the software to do just that...... usaf-vet Nov 20 #24

Surprised there's no parachute to slow down the rocket, save fuel. BadgerKid Nov 20 #36

Just saving the booster is a big mission savings. usaf-vet Nov 20 #44

They weren't close iemanja Nov 21 #57

You are entilted to your own dream. usaf-vet Nov 21 #61

Then there is this. It's not just old guys like me that feel we must audit our election results. usaf-vet Nov 21 #62

"We have no evidence . . . iemanja Nov 21 #63

A big part of that manipulation was a right-wing "think" tank, the Bradley Foundation... keep_left Nov 20 #26

You are right the Wisconsin based Bradley Foundation is part of this remake of Wisconsin and now onto the USA. usaf-vet Nov 20 #29

Citizens United LiberalFighter Nov 20 #48

Legally manipulated is not the same thing as stolen. Maru Kitteh Nov 20 #31

I agree. Unless shown otherwise. Callie1979 Nov 20 #37

so are there studies out NJCher Nov 20 #52

Dems are no slackers when it comes to gerrymandering NJCher Nov 20 #54

You think that's bad- look at Florida. We have a dictator as a Governor. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 20 #40

My consolation will be DENVERPOPS Nov 20 #25

Lower 99.9% Bettie Nov 20 #41

Agreed, DENVERPOPS Nov 20 #43

I heard one of these confused people say "I'll be rich someday and I won't want to pay all these taxes." CTyankee Nov 20 #45

And they don't get it Bettie Nov 20 #49

Your senators get a vote. Qutzupalotl Nov 20 #8

Mine don't need to be called...mercifully I have two liberal Dem Senators! CTyankee Nov 20 #10

Rubio and Scott will be glad to hear my concerns. rubbersole Nov 20 #12

My Senator is Tom Cotton calguy Nov 20 #17

Call anyway. Qutzupalotl Nov 20 #34

YES YES YES YES YES !!!!! Call ANYWAY !!!!! calimary Nov 20 #51

My ONLY contact with my Senator is when they ask for money. usaf-vet Nov 20 #30

That is unfortunate. murielm99 Nov 20 #35

My senators don't care Bettie Nov 20 #42

Asset of a Foreign Adversary Renaissance Man Nov 20 #2

Trump's choice is not perplexing in the least. Irish_Dem Nov 20 #3

Prsident elect Trash didn't pick this cabinet, putinshit did. arthritisR_US Nov 21 #58

I agree. Choices designed to humiliate and destroy the USA. Irish_Dem Nov 21 #59

So I guess Michael Flynn wasn't a big enough traitor Walleye Nov 20 #4

+1 dalton99a Nov 20 #5

You do wonder what he's saving Flynn for. I'm sure we will see him. Maru Kitteh Nov 20 #15

Something that involves the military, no doubt. nt allegorical oracle Nov 20 #16

flynn commands the christian militias - proud boys and such rampartd Nov 20 #32

The Cult wanted him for SecDef! Callie1979 Nov 20 #38

He will be waiting in the wings to take over once she fails (and she will) Nictuku Nov 20 #27

That's the point. Aaeia Nov 20 #7

It's almost like nobody realizes ScratchCat Nov 20 #9

Trump's pick is not at all surprising. Trust_Reality Nov 20 #11

Of course there are... rubbersole Nov 20 #13

It's not perplexing. Stop trying to be politically correct. progressoid Nov 20 #14

Yeah, my first introduction to HER was in 2015 LisaM Nov 20 #18

gabbard was raised as a "hare krishna." rampartd Nov 20 #33

I was hoping for some anecdotal muckraking, but this stuff could, and should, be cut and pasted for all Trumps nominees. jaxexpat Nov 20 #20

O M G!!!! elleng Nov 20 #21

Is it possible that Russian Intelligence asked for her to have that position? patphil Nov 20 #22

Or Pooty himself asked. moondust Nov 20 #23

Post removed Post removed Nov 20 #28

From the OP Title, I thought AZ was recalling serving in the military with her... Montauk6 Nov 20 #39

It's not a perplexing choice. Dementold is choosing hyper-loyal people he knows that he's real comfy with Bernardo de La Paz Nov 20 #46

As Hilary said about her, Gabbard is a Putinista Hassler Nov 20 #47

"Yikes" is right, and perhaps under-stated.. Evolve Dammit Nov 20 #50

Pendejo45 doesn't want to RUN the government, he wants to RUIN the government. ... aggiesal Nov 20 #53

this seems barbtries Nov 20 #55

So Scary... Gabbard is one of Putin's Cha Nov 20 #56

Lack of Jvp Nov 21 #60