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mmonk

(52,589 posts)
8. Reality in North Carolina.
Sun Jun 30, 2013, 10:54 AM
Jun 2013

Less than 1 in 8 people voting can affect the outcome due to gerrymandering. Your statement does not work for everyone.

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Let's hope Wisconsin catches that bug. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #1
I see no reason why it shouldn't. MineralMan Jun 2013 #3
Yikes! sheshe2 Jun 2013 #2
Well, I've seen that sentiment written here many times. MineralMan Jun 2013 #4
Another Vote happened in MN in 2012. MineralMan Jun 2013 #5
enlightened citizens know voting works sigmasix Jun 2013 #6
That's my opinion, too. MineralMan Jun 2013 #7
Reality in North Carolina. mmonk Jun 2013 #8
You're right about that, of course. MineralMan Jun 2013 #9
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