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RandySF

(82,137 posts)
Tue Jan 20, 2026, 06:39 PM Jan 20

Maryland Commission Approves New Map

The Maryland Redistricting Advisory Commission appointed by Gov. Wes Moore has approved a proposed map that would give Democrats all eight of the state’s congressional seats, Punchbowl News reports.

The concept map will now be sent to the legislature for approval. State Senate President Bill Ferguson, who is on the commission, voted no and is opposed to redistricting.


https://politicalwire.com/2026/01/20/maryland-commission-approves-new-map/

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Maryland Commission Approves New Map (Original Post) RandySF Jan 20 OP
Democracy. Igel Jan 21 #1
Ok RandySF Jan 21 #2
You think we shouldn't play by the new rules that the other party set? W_HAMILTON Jan 21 #3
Sorry if your feelings are hurt FrankBooth Jan 21 #4

Igel

(37,427 posts)
1. Democracy.
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 12:24 AM
Jan 21

We hate 50%+1 = 100% then we love it.

Hey 20% X group must mean gerrymander so that 20% of reps "look like" that group." To 'mander' to not gerrymander for race deprives people of power--and that's evil.

As soon as non-gerrymandering it threatens power, eff that sh*t. If it helps us, it's wonderful--and if not, it's an abuse of Our Democracy.

Gloves off, blinders gone. All that's left ... "district boundaries help us, oh, I love it!." Why-ever. Districting hurt us, down with fascism writ whatever, because if it's not for us it's for some hitler!"

I'm done with this topic.

W_HAMILTON

(10,237 posts)
3. You think we shouldn't play by the new rules that the other party set?
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 12:54 AM
Jan 21

If you're playing basketball and the other team says its baskets are now worth ten points, you just keep playing and shooting your twos and threes, huh?

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