The Best Strategy For Democrats To Win The House

[gab13by13]

Start the process to redistrict in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, New York, and any other Democratically controlled state that I missed.

Don't tell me those states can't. I was told that California can't.

Let's get moving Democrats. There are 9 possible Magat states that may gerrymander.

California should have gone for more than 5 seats.

[Fiendish Thingy]

1. Different states have different constitutions and laws

The Oregon state legislature, despite having a Democratic majority, is struggling to pass a budget because they want bipartisan support (the budget is particularly tricky this FY because the DOGE cuts and other clawbacks have severely affected federal funds coming into the state).

So, I wouldn’t put a lot of hope into gerrymandering Oregon.

Best bets besides CA are IL, and I think I heard Maryland? was thinking of redistricting, which would flip one seat.

Current generic ballot polls have Dems 9 points ahead, and they only need 3-4 points to overcome the disadvantage from projected gerrymandering.

A year from the economy will be in recession, and suffering will be widespread and crossing all political and demographic boundaries.

My sense is Dems odds can only get better.

[gab13by13]

4. I heard Marc Elias say today,

Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and New York.

Not a good source I guess?

[Fiendish Thingy]

5. He must know something I don't

If he says it’s feasible, maybe it is.

My info on Oregon comes from my son who lives in Portland, and is very politically active and informed about his state.

I have read that NY has some constitutional obstacles, but redistricting could net 3 Dem seats.

[Chasstev365]

2. Some Reps in Illinois are balking.

I don't get it; if the Red States are doing it, what's the hesitation?

[ForgedCrank]

3. Why not

start focusing on promoting our policy directives and how they are better instead of playing games with gerrymandering?

[leftstreet]

6. Or maybe offer some popular policies?