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Swede

(38,289 posts) Sun Aug 10, 2025, 11:56 AM Aug 2025

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Here is how gerrymandering works in two images. [View all]

Jim Jordan district in Ohio

End of lesson.

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Here is how gerrymandering works in two images. [View all] Swede Aug 2025 OP

Ridiculous that it's even legal. bif Aug 2025 #1

Gerrymandering is NOT legal in real democracies, like Canada and the UK. n/t SidneyR Aug 2025 #16

Yes, it is totally avoided by putting it in the hands of independent committees. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2025 #17

If there is a complicated way to run something, Americans will find it and deploy it. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2025 #19

Our systems of measurement are further examples. nt Wednesdays Aug 2025 #23

Yes. We all had the excuse of the king in olden times, but the world has moved on, except the US and Liberia. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2025 #29

Some would call it complicated ToxMarz Aug 2025 #33

Complication opens opportunities for corruption. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2025 #36

Illinois has some very oddly shaped districts. 3catwoman3 Aug 2025 #2

Almost every state does. lastlib Aug 2025 #9

Looks like the geographic center of his district isn't even in his district unblock Aug 2025 #3

Just FYI for people who want to repost that, they must have changed it, cuz it doesn't look like that now. CrispyQ Aug 2025 #4

Wikipedia currently has the same map. KS Toronado Aug 2025 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Aug 2025 #7

Here is a good article about the process used on Ohio Bluetus Aug 2025 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Aug 2025 #6

Looks like Republican Mike Carey in District 15 has the most gerrymandered district. nt SunSeeker Aug 2025 #12

This was the Ohio Congressional District map, that was used for the 2024 election. ... aggiesal Aug 2025 #8

I've been under the impression that the gop gerrymanders more egregiously than dems. Is this not true? If it wiggs Aug 2025 #10

GOP certainly has been more blatant about it in recent times WestMichRad Aug 2025 #14

I don't like it when either side weaponizes gerrymandering, slightlv Aug 2025 #26

Great point. Texas mid-cycle gerrymandering is just one part of an overall undemocratic effort by the goprs. I wiggs Aug 2025 #34

I'm old; I hate to say it, slightlv Aug 2025 #35

Yes. Because they are FAR more dependent on it for their political survival and have been for a while. Karasu Aug 2025 #22

True, but... Random Boomer Aug 2025 #24

What happened to Republicans wanting term limits? Emile Aug 2025 #11

Origin Story Marcuse Aug 2025 #13

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Aug 2025 #15

Looks like cheating to me. Dave Bowman Aug 2025 #18

We had in NC the I-85 district. mwooldri Aug 2025 #20

Gerrymandering + electoral college Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #21

You know, normally I don't care who is doing the "gerrymandering" slightlv Aug 2025 #25

maybe... myohmy2 Aug 2025 #27

I am sure they are eagerly awaiting your check so that they can move. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2025 #31

The hope is they over play this round of redisticting Johonny Aug 2025 #30

New poster here Thunder Chicken Aug 2025 #32

No. That's how Abbott is justifying his gerrymander. Do you agree with Abbott??? marble falls Aug 2025 #37

Welcome to DU. Swede Aug 2025 #38

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #39