It is because I understand the demographics of the changes made to my District in 2011 that I understand why they were made. They used results of the 2010 census to move the lines around to ensure no groupings of dems large enough to win a district. They didnt have enough white people in District 2 and more than enough in District 1 so they redrew the lines.DCHawk1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:09 am Gerrymandering is A. 90% an excuse used by people who don't understand demographics; and 10% American historical tradition.
I'm fine handing all redistricting decisions over to non-partisan panels, but to insist that the House composition as a whole is affected to any significant degree by redistricting is to broadcast your ignorance.
And as the American voters proved (again!) last night, Obama's vote totals are non-transferable. Is it possible to have negative coattails?
And "it really doesn't change anything" is a terrible excuse to be OK with a system of cheating designed to keep the GOP in control as long as possible.
Sadly, Dems have to wait for the last of the baby boomers to die before any real progress can be made. They can get more youth and more women involved and energized. But real change in this country is still 20 years away. Tick, tick, tick...