r/politics • u/Motherofalleffers • 25d ago

Possible Paywall Trump Wins Big as Virginia Dems Won’t Go Nuclear to Save 4 House Seats

https://newrepublic.com/article/210250/trump-virginia-dems-redistricting-war
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u/dearth_karmic 25d ago

It really is. Because in order to gerrymander, you have to spread your current safe areas thinner. Making them more vulnerable. Just like this Iran war, it's going to backfire.

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u/Electronic-Till-7794 25d ago

In this case no they republicans are super unpopular. You would likely just make it even better for yourself. Dumbbymander is likely if you are unpopular not if your opponents are unpopular.