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Norbert

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14. Former Rep Charlie Dent R-PA

Reply to Mike Niendorff (Original post)

Sun May 10, 2026, 10:06 AM

15 hrs ago

Said he still thinks Dems will pick up 1-2 VA seats without the gerrymander.

Said districts in Texas and Florida have been diluted to the point that they may flip D.

Said there is no road for the Republicans keeping the House.

Lastly, he said people will not go to the ballroom, see the arch of attend the Kennedy center but do buy gas and groceries, pretty much implying the GOPs goals are misplaced.

Nice to see a sober Republican, for a change.

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VA redistricting -- here's the solution (seriously) [View all] Mike Niendorff 19 hrs ago OP

No point... Spanberger already gave up, didn't she? ihaveaquestion 19 hrs ago #1

Then get on the phone. Mike Niendorff 19 hrs ago #2

No, I don't think so NJCher 18 hrs ago #4

You can walk and chew gum at the same time. Mike Niendorff 18 hrs ago #5

Bingo orangecrush 14 hrs ago #19

What's the federal issue to be considered by SCOTUS? n/t Shrek 16 hrs ago #11

Article states how it would work NJCher 18 hrs ago #3

Brilliant idea Mike KS Toronado 17 hrs ago #6

Can be done for SCOTUS requirements too? Some of them live in Virginia ... FakeNoose 17 hrs ago #7

Not without a Constitutional amendment... Wounded Bear 16 hrs ago #12

Don't be sad, that's a good thing Polybius 15 hrs ago #16

Why is Fascism using a ramrod to break in our front door ? magicarpet 17 hrs ago #8

And just keep doing that until they get a court to approve it? EdmondDantes_ 17 hrs ago #9

if Dems were like Repubs, they would just ignore the ruling and implement the new map anyway LymphocyteLover 17 hrs ago #10

If they are going to defy the court anyway, why not just prohibit any Republicans from being on the ballot at all. MichMan 15 hrs ago #13

Hopefully that's sarcasm Polybius 15 hrs ago #17

I doubt the people advocating the Dems should defy the court and institute the new maps anyway are being sarcastic MichMan 14 hrs ago #18

Former Rep Charlie Dent R-PA Norbert 15 hrs ago #14

Likely too late for 2026, the ballots have to be ready by September Polybius 15 hrs ago #15

Anyone else tired of hearing why we can't do things like this? orangecrush 14 hrs ago #20

Would the VA legislature even agree to do that? intrepidity 12 hrs ago #21