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nyquil_man

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10. The term "gerrymandering" has been around for 200 years.

Reply to AndyTiedye (Reply #7)

Fri Jan 25, 2013, 01:02 AM

Jan 2013

How many times has the majority changed hands since then?

Gerrymandering only works in the short term. Sooner or later, they have to figure out how to actually win an election.

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"A Republican Explains What Is Wrong With the Republican Party In Just 14 Words" [View all] applegrove Jan 2013 OP

This guy is evidently in a purple district and he has to pretty much be on the line. southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #1

Succinctly said sir. (nt) DreamGypsy Jan 2013 #2

I can sum it up in two: They're NUTS niyad Jan 2013 #3

I have 14 different words.. Kalidurga Jan 2013 #4

You know... lib87 Jan 2013 #6

...and kids/education libdem4life Jan 2013 #8

Yep, after I posted I realized I also forgot teh gays. Kalidurga Jan 2013 #9

Seems like almost a zero sum game. libdem4life Jan 2013 #14

Great post! nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #5

Who Needs the Public When You've Gerrymandered Everything? AndyTiedye Jan 2013 #7

The term "gerrymandering" has been around for 200 years. nyquil_man Jan 2013 #10

+1 nt Selatius Jan 2013 #13

Meanwhile, the Washington Villagers curl their lip as they say, "Populist". Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2013 #11

You ARE the weakest link. GOODBYE! nt cbrer Jan 2013 #12