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In reply to the discussion: Matt Damon: ‘Game is rigged’ [View all]LynneSin
(95,337 posts)Those house seats are made safe so that politicians can make lifetime careers out of their jobs. More people voted to have a democrat represent them in the house then a republican - but thanks to horrible gerrymandering in states like Texas, Michigan and Pennsylvania, the GOP keep control of the house.
Yes we do it too especially in California. But I would rather we get rid of gerrymandering by defining how regions are divided that make bi-partisan sense. Then we'll start seeing some of these lifer representatives be held accountable for their actions in the US House.
Especially with the GOP - once they are elected to their house seat they will basically ignore the needs of the people back home in order to follow lockstep in line with what the GOp wants. The Dems do it too but there are some representatives who will vote what they want even if it's not the Dems party line.