As we discuss in our book, gerrymandering is one of the most powerful tools that our leaders use to manipulate election outcomes. If you want a demonstration of that power, check out this article on the House of Representatives results from last week’s election. Democrats gained seats in the Senate. Democrats won the presidency–both the popular vote and the Electoral College (may it die a quick death). But Republicans won the house, keeping something like a 35 seat majority. So does this mean...
Published on November 14, 2012 11:20