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[–] Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 1 points 22 hours ago (10 children)

So, when this latest round of gerrymandering kicked off it was stated this was a contest the Democrats would ultimately lose because they control fewer US States.

In the last few days there's been some triumphalism as two? or three? Democrat run States have redistricted. But based on the assumption that Republican States do the same, this isn't actually good news.

Am I out of the loop on some developments here?

Are Democratic run States finding it easier to redistrict than Republican run? Or is there some tangible reason theres an air of triumphalism?

Or are people not appreciating the wider arms-race-like contest and focusing too much on small wins out of context?

[–] Godric@lemmy.world 1 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

If every state went full Gerrymander, Republicans have more trifectas by number of states, but Democrats gain more based on population and house seats.

[–] Jaysyn@lemmy.world 2 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

Can't even say that since the last 30 special elections show that the independents are **done ** with the pedo GOP & they are a much larger cohort than either the GOP or Democrats.

This is the reason why Florida won't actually be redistricted.

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