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slightlv

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26. I don't like it when either side weaponizes gerrymandering,

Sun Aug 10, 2025, 10:01 PM

Aug 10

but at this point in time, I say "Go for it Democrats!" whenever they can get the opportunity. Most of it will just be us stealing back districts which have ripped away from us and the minorities that live there. It's just a way to minimize minority voices. Voting is under attack right now in so many ways, I have to wonder if we ARE going to have a 26 election... and if so, if the 28 election will be held or if the R's will simply install someone like DJT, Jr. in order to create their own dynasty. Bush was suppose to be that for the R's, but that fizzled because people get tired of being ripped off and demeaned. And the R's have always been jealous of the Kennedy name and dynasty. Too bad RFK jr broke the idiot mold!!

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Here is how gerrymandering works in two images. [View all] Swede Aug 10 OP

Ridiculous that it's even legal. bif Aug 10 #1

Gerrymandering is NOT legal in real democracies, like Canada and the UK. n/t SidneyR Aug 10 #16

Yes, it is totally avoided by putting it in the hands of independent committees. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 10 #17

If there is a complicated way to run something, Americans will find it and deploy it. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 10 #19

Our systems of measurement are further examples. nt Wednesdays Aug 10 #23

Yes. We all had the excuse of the king in olden times, but the world has moved on, except the US and Liberia. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 11 #29

Some would call it complicated ToxMarz Aug 11 #33

Complication opens opportunities for corruption. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 11 #36

Illinois has some very oddly shaped districts. 3catwoman3 Aug 10 #2

Almost every state does. lastlib Aug 10 #9

Looks like the geographic center of his district isn't even in his district unblock Aug 10 #3

Just FYI for people who want to repost that, they must have changed it, cuz it doesn't look like that now. CrispyQ Aug 10 #4

Wikipedia currently has the same map. KS Toronado Aug 10 #5

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Here is a good article about the process used on Ohio Bluetus Aug 10 #28

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Looks like Republican Mike Carey in District 15 has the most gerrymandered district. nt SunSeeker Aug 10 #12

This was the Ohio Congressional District map, that was used for the 2024 election. ... aggiesal Aug 10 #8

I've been under the impression that the gop gerrymanders more egregiously than dems. Is this not true? If it wiggs Aug 10 #10

GOP certainly has been more blatant about it in recent times WestMichRad Aug 10 #14

I don't like it when either side weaponizes gerrymandering, slightlv Aug 10 #26

Great point. Texas mid-cycle gerrymandering is just one part of an overall undemocratic effort by the goprs. I wiggs Aug 11 #34

I'm old; I hate to say it, slightlv Aug 11 #35

Yes. Because they are FAR more dependent on it for their political survival and have been for a while. Karasu Aug 10 #22

True, but... Random Boomer Aug 10 #24

What happened to Republicans wanting term limits? Emile Aug 10 #11

Origin Story Marcuse Aug 10 #13

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Aug 10 #15

Looks like cheating to me. Dave Bowman Aug 10 #18

We had in NC the I-85 district. mwooldri Aug 10 #20

Gerrymandering + electoral college Hornedfrog2000 Aug 10 #21

You know, normally I don't care who is doing the "gerrymandering" slightlv Aug 10 #25

maybe... myohmy2 Aug 10 #27

I am sure they are eagerly awaiting your check so that they can move. OldBaldy1701E Aug 11 #31

The hope is they over play this round of redisticting Johonny Aug 11 #30

New poster here Thunder Chicken Aug 11 #32

No. That's how Abbott is justifying his gerrymander. Do you agree with Abbott??? marble falls Aug 11 #37

Welcome to DU. Swede Aug 11 #38

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Aug 11 #39