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no_hypocrisy

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2. I could be wrong with the numbers, but

Reply to biophile (Reply #1)

Wed May 6, 2026, 07:32 AM

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I was under the impression that the break-down of demographics of voters was 1/3 Democrat, 1/3 Republicans, and 1/3 Independents.

If a majority of Independents don't vote Republican that's more than 50 percent. And that's hoping they don't stay home on Election Days.

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Will Independents have any influence on redrawn districts in the South? [View all] no_hypocrisy Wednesday OP

Good question but I don't think so biophile Wednesday #1

I could be wrong with the numbers, but no_hypocrisy Wednesday #2

If by independent you mean unaffiliated voters, absolutely Fiendish Thingy Wednesday #3