2020 House of Representatives Thread

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All of the changes from “solid Republican” to “lean Republican” is great and all, but it feels like not enough.

Not enough? The House is pretty safe. If probably always will be.

The GOP is a shrinking minority of America.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All of the changes from “solid Republican” to “lean Republican” is great and all, but it feels like not enough.

Not enough? The House is pretty safe. If probably always will be.

The GOP is a shrinking minority of America.

I know that they haven’t redistricted anything this go round, but I’d like to see the gerrymandered states redistricted by computer. And I just don’t trust that the GOP doesn’t have some new horrible way to cheat. They always find newer, more horrible ways to disenfranchise or otherwise rob people of their vote.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All of the changes from “solid Republican” to “lean Republican” is great and all, but it feels like not enough.

Not enough? The House is pretty safe. If probably always will be.

The GOP is a shrinking minority of America.

I know that they haven’t redistricted anything this go round, but I’d like to see the gerrymandered states redistricted by computer. And I just don’t trust that the GOP doesn’t have some new horrible way to cheat. They always find newer, more horrible ways to disenfranchise or otherwise rob people of their vote.

North Carolina was independently redistricted for this cycle and will result in at least two Democratic pickups.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All of the changes from “solid Republican” to “lean Republican” is great and all, but it feels like not enough.

Not enough? The House is pretty safe. If probably always will be.

The GOP is a shrinking minority of America.

I know that they haven’t redistricted anything this go round, but I’d like to see the gerrymandered states redistricted by computer. And I just don’t trust that the GOP doesn’t have some new horrible way to cheat. They always find newer, more horrible ways to disenfranchise or otherwise rob people of their vote.

North Carolina was independently redistricted for this cycle and will result in at least two Democratic pickups.

Sorry, I did know about that one and forgot. But Ohio and states like that? There’s still a metric heck ton of gerrymandering that means that Democrats will still likely be underrepresented, even though we have the House.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:All of the changes from “solid Republican” to “lean Republican” is great and all, but it feels like not enough.

Not enough? The House is pretty safe. If probably always will be.

The GOP is a shrinking minority of America.

I know that they haven’t redistricted anything this go round, but I’d like to see the gerrymandered states redistricted by computer. And I just don’t trust that the GOP doesn’t have some new horrible way to cheat. They always find newer, more horrible ways to disenfranchise or otherwise rob people of their vote.

North Carolina was independently redistricted for this cycle and will result in at least two Democratic pickups.

Sorry, I did know about that one and forgot. But Ohio and states like that? There’s still a metric heck ton of gerrymandering that means that Democrats will still likely be underrepresented, even though we have the House.

Yup, Ohio, Wisconsin and Texas just off the top of my head are huge problems - that’s why flipping state legislatures - or at least breaking supermajorities - is so important in this census year. More on that here - https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/900657.page

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:All of the changes from “solid Republican” to “lean Republican” is great and all, but it feels like not enough.

Not enough? The House is pretty safe. If probably always will be.

The GOP is a shrinking minority of America.

I know that they haven’t redistricted anything this go round, but I’d like to see the gerrymandered states redistricted by computer. And I just don’t trust that the GOP doesn’t have some new horrible way to cheat. They always find newer, more horrible ways to disenfranchise or otherwise rob people of their vote.

North Carolina was independently redistricted for this cycle and will result in at least two Democratic pickups.

Sorry, I did know about that one and forgot. But Ohio and states like that? There’s still a metric heck ton of gerrymandering that means that Democrats will still likely be underrepresented, even though we have the House.

Donate money to state leg races, especially MI, NC, PA, and WI where there are Dem governors. Your money goes a lot further and you can make a difference for ten years!

[Anonymous]

PEC had an extremely relevant article about just this.

https://election.princeton.edu/

State races are generally not big money affairs, and even increases in support by small amounts, can make a large difference.

Here are his moneyball state races:
https://election.princeton.edu/data/moneyball/

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:All of the changes from “solid Republican” to “lean Republican” is great and all, but it feels like not enough.

Not enough? The House is pretty safe. If probably always will be.

The GOP is a shrinking minority of America.

I know that they haven’t redistricted anything this go round, but I’d like to see the gerrymandered states redistricted by computer. And I just don’t trust that the GOP doesn’t have some new horrible way to cheat. They always find newer, more horrible ways to disenfranchise or otherwise rob people of their vote.

North Carolina was independently redistricted for this cycle and will result in at least two Democratic pickups.

Sorry, I did know about that one and forgot. But Ohio and states like that? There’s still a metric heck ton of gerrymandering that means that Democrats will still likely be underrepresented, even though we have the House.

Yup, Ohio, Wisconsin and Texas just off the top of my head are huge problems - that’s why flipping state legislatures - or at least breaking supermajorities - is so important in this census year. More on that here - https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/900657.page

And don't forget Maryland, one of the most gerrymandered States in the country (in favor of Democrats)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland%27s_congressional_districts

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:All of the changes from “solid Republican” to “lean Republican” is great and all, but it feels like not enough.

Not enough? The House is pretty safe. If probably always will be.

The GOP is a shrinking minority of America.

I know that they haven’t redistricted anything this go round, but I’d like to see the gerrymandered states redistricted by computer. And I just don’t trust that the GOP doesn’t have some new horrible way to cheat. They always find newer, more horrible ways to disenfranchise or otherwise rob people of their vote.

North Carolina was independently redistricted for this cycle and will result in at least two Democratic pickups.

Sorry, I did know about that one and forgot. But Ohio and states like that? There’s still a metric heck ton of gerrymandering that means that Democrats will still likely be underrepresented, even though we have the House.

Yup, Ohio, Wisconsin and Texas just off the top of my head are huge problems - that’s why flipping state legislatures - or at least breaking supermajorities - is so important in this census year. More on that here - https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/900657.page

And don't forget Maryland, one of the most gerrymandered States in the country (in favor of Democrats)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland%27s_congressional_districts

Cool well let’s trade the one state gerrymandered for Dems for the dozen rigged for republicans. Sounds good.

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Anonymous wrote:All of the changes from “solid Republican” to “lean Republican” is great and all, but it feels like not enough.

Not enough? The House is pretty safe. If probably always will be.

The GOP is a shrinking minority of America.

I know that they haven’t redistricted anything this go round, but I’d like to see the gerrymandered states redistricted by computer. And I just don’t trust that the GOP doesn’t have some new horrible way to cheat. They always find newer, more horrible ways to disenfranchise or otherwise rob people of their vote.

North Carolina was independently redistricted for this cycle and will result in at least two Democratic pickups.

Sorry, I did know about that one and forgot. But Ohio and states like that? There’s still a metric heck ton of gerrymandering that means that Democrats will still likely be underrepresented, even though we have the House.

Yup, Ohio, Wisconsin and Texas just off the top of my head are huge problems - that’s why flipping state legislatures - or at least breaking supermajorities - is so important in this census year. More on that here - https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/900657.page

And don't forget Maryland, one of the most gerrymandered States in the country (in favor of Democrats)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland%27s_congressional_districts

Cool well let’s trade the one state gerrymandered for Dems for the dozen rigged for republicans. Sounds good.

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[Anonymous]

Alex Morse, Mayor of Holyoke, is a rising star on the progressive side. He is running to take on Richie Neal, an old boys club style democrat. Apparently Morse had dated young students during his time a professor and several orgs are pulling their endorsements.
https://dailycollegian.com/2020/08/college-democrats-allege-inappropriate-misconduct-between-holyoke-mayor-alex-morse-and-college-students/#photo

[Anonymous]

I totally forgot Tulsi was retiring - because she was going to lose her seat anyway - and the primary for who might replace her just finished.
“State Sen. Kai Kahele (D), an active National Guard member, won the primary in Hawaii’s 2nd District on Saturday in the race to replace retiring Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii).”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/509988-democrat-kai-kahele-wins-hawaii-primary-to-replace-tulsi-gabbard

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) is getting walloped in his primary by a crazy QAnon woman who owns a “gun café” whatever that is.

And crazy QAnon gun cafe lady is polling behind the Democrat, former state representative Diane Mitsch Bush.

https://www.denverpost.com/2020/08/13/3rd-congressional-district-colorado-boebert-mitsch-bush/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PEC had an extremely relevant article about just this.

https://election.princeton.edu/

State races are generally not big money affairs, and even increases in support by small amounts, can make a large difference.

Here are his moneyball state races:
https://election.princeton.edu/data/moneyball/

Thanks for posting.

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Anonymous wrote:All of the changes from “solid Republican” to “lean Republican” is great and all, but it feels like not enough.

Not enough? The House is pretty safe. If probably always will be.

The GOP is a shrinking minority of America.

I know that they haven’t redistricted anything this go round, but I’d like to see the gerrymandered states redistricted by computer. And I just don’t trust that the GOP doesn’t have some new horrible way to cheat. They always find newer, more horrible ways to disenfranchise or otherwise rob people of their vote.

North Carolina was independently redistricted for this cycle and will result in at least two Democratic pickups.

Sorry, I did know about that one and forgot. But Ohio and states like that? There’s still a metric heck ton of gerrymandering that means that Democrats will still likely be underrepresented, even though we have the House.

Yup, Ohio, Wisconsin and Texas just off the top of my head are huge problems - that’s why flipping state legislatures - or at least breaking supermajorities - is so important in this census year. More on that here - https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/900657.page

And don't forget Maryland, one of the most gerrymandered States in the country (in favor of Democrats)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland%27s_congressional_districts

Cool well let’s trade the one state gerrymandered for Dems for the dozen rigged for republicans. Sounds good.

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