How about a little perspective? Yes the Democrats swept in the last election. That was a giant F-You to Trump, no doubt. Spanberger running as a "pragmatic centrist" and Earle-Sears being a terrible candidate certainly helped, but admittedly, we also elected a maniac AG because his opponent was aligned with Trump. But this is about our congressional districts and only a year prior, just under 48% of Virginians voted for Republicans. As a result our seats are 6 D, 5 R. Sorry, but 2025's results are not a mandate to completely blow up that up and make it 10 D, 1 R. It's just not. More importantly, if you're so confident in this major shift of everyone voting Democrat? Then there's no need to even worry about congressional redistricting in VA. By your own logic, the Dems already got this. |
I am not opining on this particular Amendment vote...but rather, all the morons who preface a post with "this is why the Democrats keep losing/lost...." The reality, is the Democrats didn't lose in the most recent elections. They completely dominated...historically dominated. So, at the very least, all you dipshits...stop prefacing your post with a reference to the Democrats losing. Also, by my own logic...if I wanted to further cement my status, then of course I would push for redistricting. Same reason the TX republicans pushed for redistricting. Same reason why the UK or France or Italy call snap elections...because they take advantage of the moment. |
You’re actually betting that the Republicans will retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2027 following the elections this November? |
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Yeah. I am. I think I was pretty clear with the +2 Republicans. |
11 D, 0 R. Virginia needs, nay, *must*, offset Texas. You know it will happen if this referendum passes. |
If you are going to refer to other states, at least be thorough when doing the job. What you mean is: it shouldn't matter what, Texas, North Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Ohio and California have done. Five states have rigged their map to help the Republicans and one state rigged it to help the Democrats. I am with the MAGA guy betting that Republicans keep the House. You NO voter are going to make it impossible to stop Trump. |
Wow. Further cementing your status? Take advantage of the moment? If nothing else, I appreciate your honesty. At least you admit that this amendment has nothing do do with "saving our democracy", "fair elections" or "doing the right thing" and that it's all about grabbing more power. I just wish those pushing it in ads would do the same. |
| Can’t wait until we roll out non-contagious districts. It’s the next logical step. |
You're too much. While you may "think" I'm a dipshit, you've confirmed to anyone reading this thread that you're completely full of shit. Well played. I'll ask you this (knowing your answer will be hilarious)...when does it all end? The red states claimed they gerrymandered to counteract what blue states had done. The blue states are now claiming they're gerrymandering to counteract what red states are doing. Red states are up next. Everybody is "taking advantage of the moment and further cementing their status" as you put it. |
| Oh ok, I had no idea which way to vote until a random Internet person told me. Thanks! |
Quiet part out loud? Countless posters on this very thread have pointed out that Republicans will continue to play dirty while insisting Democrats play fair and that redistricting is a necessary counterbalance to extreme Republican partisanship. Nobody denies this. Why are Republicans given a pass to engage in electoral shenanigans? Congressional Democrats have proposed banning partisan gerrymandering, but Republicans have refused to back such a measure. I wonder why! |
Contiguous districts are arbitrary. |
Mostly because this isn't TUM, Texas Urban Moms. We aren't here to discuss states other than Virginia. |
Virginia is reacting to what Texas started. I don’t know why you people can’t acknowledge that simple fact. It’s like blaming the victim when he grows a pair and punches his bully back. Yeah, punching is bad, but FAFO. Stand your ground. All that stuff. |