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Fiendish Thingy

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7. You are correct

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Wed May 6, 2026, 09:52 AM

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As elections over the past year have shown, independents are swinging towards Dems in a big way. Even republicans are voting for Dems in not insignificant numbers, enough to flip seats in districts Trump won by +20 in 2024 (see recent races in TX and FL, among other places, for example).

The desperate , Hail Mary Gerrymandering won’t save them.

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The GOP's gerrymandering, one word; Independents [View all] edhopper Yesterday OP

.... a brighter perspective,... magicarpet Yesterday #1

Thanks. I've been trying to wrap my head around this revolting development Iris Yesterday #2

Now, where have I heard that before? LOL! Baitball Blogger Yesterday #3

Great minds edhopper Yesterday #4

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The independents are going to be deciding elections for the foreseeable future. everyonematters Yesterday #5

You are correct Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #7

I'm also hopeful that outrage over the gutting of the Voting Rights Act might cause the GOP to lose the Senate. Mister Ed Yesterday #8

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