Friendly forums for passionate Dems!
More than 93 million posts since 2001
Home Latest Greatest Videos Forums Hide ads Join up!
Home Latest Greatest
Videos Forums Help
Hide ads Join up!
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Texas GOP unveils new pla...»Reply #16
Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

In reply to the discussion: Texas GOP unveils new planned congressional map [View all]

The Mouth

(3,380 posts)
16. We worked long and hard to take redistricting out of the hands of politicians
Reply to GB_RN (Reply #5)
Mon Aug 4, 2025, 07:47 PM
Aug 4

We already have a vast supermajority as the state has 43 Democrats and 9 Republicans with about 40 percent of the population republican.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

17 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Texas GOP unveils new planned congressional map [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 30 OP
Serious Question TheFarseer Jul 30 #1
Gerrymandering is a means by which politicians choose their voters PSPS Jul 30 #3
Neither side calls it "Gerrymandering" when they do it. The Mouth Jul 30 #4
Serious Question For You: GB_RN Jul 30 #5
They would have to amend the state's constitution first. nt FBaggins Jul 30 #12
We worked long and hard to take redistricting out of the hands of politicians The Mouth Aug 4 #16
That's What I Thought. GB_RN Aug 4 #17
I hate it, but I think we're going to have to play the same game here in CA and in NY. We cannot afford to lose the LauraInLA Jul 30 #6
You don't think both sides should play by the same rules? If TX can do this, why can't CA? pnwmom Jul 30 #7
Unfortunately - it depends on how you define "playing by the same rules" FBaggins Jul 30 #11
CA could have a special session and rewrite their law to match TXs. nt pnwmom Jul 30 #13
Not really FBaggins Jul 30 #14
Your move, CuriousSavage Jul 30 #2
Yep SpankMe Jul 30 #9
They know they can't win legitimately so they have to rig in their favor kimbutgar Jul 30 #8
Wouldn't it be wonderful if they did this Javaman Jul 30 #10
They probably will and still lose 35 house seats. pcdb Jul 30 #15
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Texas GOP unveils new pla...»Reply #16
Home | Latest Discussions | Greatest Discussions | Latest Videos | All Forums

About | Copyright | Privacy | Terms of service | Contact

In Memoriam

© 2001 - 2025 Democratic Underground, LLC. Thank you for visiting.