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JCMach1

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15. The plan is for R's to at least break even on the Gerrymander

Reply to DoBW (Original post)

Thu Aug 14, 2025, 08:48 AM

Aug 2025

Even break even if Blue States also reapport would knock an edge off of any blue wave election. 30+ would probably come up 10-20+ blue. Feels like a win. But, at 10-20 seats you are one plot twist, or black swan event (not to mention vote suppression) away from red control.

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The plan is for R's to at least break even on the Gerrymander JCMach1 Aug 2025 #15