Why do people blame Republicans’ success in Congressional races on district gerrymandering? Can’t Democrats redistrict just the same?
They can and do. Illinois' 4th and Florida's 5th are prime examples of the dems gerrymandering. Unfortunately the only way our government tries to fix gerrymandering is with more gerrymandering.
The Short Answer
They can and do. Illinois' 4th and Florida's 5th are prime examples of the dems gerrymandering. Unfortunately the only way our government tries to fix gerrymandering is with more gerrymandering. Edit: got my districts mixed up
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Key Concepts: Gerrymandering, illinois', florida's
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why people blame republicans' success in congressional races on district gerrymandering? can't democrats redistrict just the same?
They can and do. Illinois' 4th and Florida's 5th are prime examples of the dems gerrymandering. Unfortunately the only way our government tries to fix gerrymandering is with more gerrymandering. Edit: got my districts mixed up
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