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13. It isn't always true - but it is the nature of the beast

Fri Aug 1, 2025, 04:23 AM

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Whether “packing” or “cracking” (or both), it’s much easier when your opponents live closer together in geographically confined parts of the state.

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Texas Democrats slam GOP redistricting plan as "grossly unfair" and "deeply undemocratic" [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 31 OP

Their biggest nightmare JustAnotherGen Jul 31 #1

They seem to want to keep her around FBaggins Aug 1 #14

That will be their next JustAnotherGen Aug 1 #15

Not an option FBaggins Aug 1 #16

There is no constitutional framework JustAnotherGen Aug 1 #17

GQP ready to jail the Democrats.... Lovie777 Jul 31 #2

History of Gerrymandering............ turbinetree Jul 31 #4

Thanks for the link - VERY informative! Talitha Jul 31 #11

Not representative of all the people TexLaProgressive Jul 31 #5

Cheating is bigger in Texas. Baitball Blogger Jul 31 #6

The US can NOT claim to be a democratic country. SidneyR Jul 31 #8

Call me ignorant... serbbral Jul 31 #9

It isn't always true - but it is the nature of the beast FBaggins Aug 1 #13

Exactly SickOfTheOnePct Aug 1 #18