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US Politics: Gerrymandering

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US Politics: Gerrymandering
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AUG 2022
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The Spin

Democratic narrative

Gerrymandering is terrible for numerous reasons, not the least of which is how Republicans use it to dilute the voting power of minorities. It should be banned. But refraining from gerrymandering while Republicans continue to seize power is not the answer. Democrats must fight back — including gerrymandering in their own interests — until they have enough power to abolish it.

Daily Kos

Republican narrative

Democrats never complained about gerrymandering until Republicans got better than them at it. Then, all of a sudden, it became an evil practice. But Democrats are exaggerating the power of the gerrymander. If it were as all-powerful as they make it out to be, no political party would ever lose control of its districts. This is a normal political practice that Democrats engage in as well.

National Review

Cynical narrative

The complaining from Democrats and Republicans isn't legitimate because both parties gerrymander massively, eliminating meaningful electoral competition and robbing the American people of their voice. This has only led to the rise of political extremes, making bipartisan compromise all but impossible. American democracy has become far from fair, and election laws should change.

Center for American Progress

Public Figures

Donald Trump

Kamala Harris


The Controversies


KAMALA HARRISDONALD TRUMP
Status:Resolved
Who Will Win the 2024 US Presidential Election?
Controversy
OCT 28 2024OCT 28 2024

Status:Open
Will the Certification of the 2024 US Presidential Election Be Halted for Any Reason?
Controversy
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OCT 25 2024OCT 25 2024

Go Deeper

US Electoral System Overview
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