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former9thward

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2. Gerrymandering is done by both parties.

Reply to caseymoz (Original post)

Wed Nov 7, 2012, 01:51 PM

Nov 2012

It just depends on who is in power. In California all of the districts were gerrymandered to take out Rs. Same thing occurred in Illinois and other states where Ds have control. The Supreme Court in a series of cases has said it is ok so it will continue.

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Only Gerrymandering saved the GOP from losing the House... [View all] caseymoz Nov 2012 OP

This saved Bachman's sorry ass. Wellstone ruled Nov 2012 #1

Gerrymandering is done by both parties. former9thward Nov 2012 #2

California's districts weren't gerrymandered dsc Nov 2012 #6

Gerrymandering took place in 2001 after the 2000 census. former9thward Nov 2012 #7

This was the first election to use the new districts Retrograde Nov 2012 #16

I know, but my point still is: caseymoz Nov 2012 #8

Some states are changing. former9thward Nov 2012 #10

You're right, so why aren't the Democrats pushing a plan to requiring districts to be drawn Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #3

Because it's too late, for one thing. caseymoz Nov 2012 #9

It comes around again in 8 years and this has gone on forever. There is barely enough time Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #12

It will be an opportunity in 8 years caseymoz Nov 2012 #13

Even more reason to begin the process now. Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #14

Implemented by Democrats? caseymoz Nov 2012 #15

Do you feel better now? n/t Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #20

And this is why the DO NOT DESERVE their asses kissed by Obama! flamingdem Nov 2012 #4

Bingo. That is what is not being acknowledged Horse with no Name Nov 2012 #5

Anyone know a total for House votes across the country? muriel_volestrangler Nov 2012 #11

That, and we lost a few districts due to apportainment. :( joshcryer Nov 2012 #17

I considered that part of gerrymandering. nt caseymoz Nov 2012 #18

As do I. joshcryer Nov 2012 #19