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In reply to the discussion: NEW CNN poll - Majority do not want Republicans in control of House [View all]RainDog
(28,784 posts)My district was also gerrymandered and the seat went to a guy who is chummy with Heritage - after the incumbent Democrat retired.
Interestingly, my rep. did not vote with the tea party on the final vote - because he knew, if he did, he would give ammunition to fire up Democrats and Independents.
But, I don't know if the numbers are enough to change the gerrymandering. The Republicans also worked to disenfranchise students from voting where they live during the election.
Even with these tactics, tho, the guy had to make at least a symbolic concession to the reality that he represent an area that has a strong Democratic base. My city has been held by Democrats for decades. The county even had Green Party representation in the past.
So, the goal is to get people to go to the polls.
If the tea party pulls more stunts like the one we just saw - they'll give ammunition to get rid of the guy in my district - and people here will use it.