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4. the only way the SCOTUS would "end gerrymandering" as a result of this study

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon Dec 1, 2014, 10:39 PM

Dec 2014

is if it showed that Republican gerrymandering somehow, systematically, helped Democrats win seats.

the SCOTUS as currently configured will regard this study as evidence for the absolute necessity of partisan gerrymandering.

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If The Supreme Court Reads This Study, It Could End Partisan Gerrymandering Forever [View all] applegrove Dec 2014 OP

n/t blkmusclmachine Dec 2014 #1

Probably need to establish the methodology. zipplewrath Dec 2014 #2

Do the 5 SC Deciders even read anything other than supportive of their opinion? Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #3

the only way the SCOTUS would "end gerrymandering" as a result of this study 0rganism Dec 2014 #4

The SCotUS *reads*?!1 nt UTUSN Dec 2014 #5

"Uh-huh-huh, uh, huh-huh-huh mindwalker_i Dec 2014 #6

If no standard is in place... Takket Dec 2014 #7

If present trends continue ... JEFF9K Dec 2014 #8