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In reply to the discussion: Gerrymandering's impact on the midterms for the mathematically challenged [View all]Ilikepurple
(780 posts)3. You had me until the conclusion.
I do appreciate having this laid out for us.. Im cautiously optimistic for the reasons clearly stated by you that things will go well in spite of the recent gerrymandering, but Im not sure what tactical edge certainty in the face of uncertainty gives us. I do like the enthusiasm though and your post lifted my spirits in light of recent redistricting successes and failures by the two parties.
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Gerrymandering's impact on the midterms for the mathematically challenged [View all]
Fiendish Thingy
21 hrs ago
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There is plenty of evidence that republicans are already voting for Democratic candidates over the past year.
Fiendish Thingy
20 hrs ago
#9
Apathetic non voting citizens can most certainly get in the way.
littlemissmartypants
18 hrs ago
#17
2024 Election Denialism is just as kooky and evidence free as 2020 Election Denialism
Fiendish Thingy
17 hrs ago
#34
Ah, but that presumes that all red voters will continue to vote red in 100% of races, 100% of the time
Fiendish Thingy
17 hrs ago
#30
While court expansion must be Dems top priority in 2029, I don't think it has to be front and Center in the 2028 campaig
Fiendish Thingy
7 hrs ago
#39
Pritzker I've read is considering countering the most recent red state redistricting.
NoMoreRepugs
17 hrs ago
#32
Yes, I expect many blue states will redistrict, but not in time for the midterms, but for 2028. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
17 hrs ago
#35