2016 elections - because it's never too early

[Razgovory]

Oh?  What evidence do you have that?

Of which?

That South Carolina's district is an outlier more reflective of past times and that that it does not change much how many representatives are elected by each party?

I mean the old maps are still around.  Here's one from 20 years ago to compare to earlier map I posted

[dps]

Oh?  What evidence do you have that?

Of which?

That South Carolina's district is an outlier more reflective of past times and that that it does not change much how many representatives are elected by each party?

I don't know enough of the specifics of SC's demographics to be sure, but my guess is that the Democratic district there is one of the "minority-majority" districts.  If that's the case, splitting it up would be at least as likely to make SC's House delegation all-Republican as it would be to create a 2nd Democratic district.

[MadImmortalMan]

It's total bullshit that one person has to represent a territory two thousand miles across though. Maybe Montana should start counting cows in the census.

[Eddie Teach]

Maybe Montana should start counting cows in the census.

Dangerous precedent, cow voters would try to outlaw beef.

[Razgovory]

Oh?  What evidence do you have that?

Of which?

That South Carolina's district is an outlier more reflective of past times and that that it does not change much how many representatives are elected by each party?

I don't know enough of the specifics of SC's demographics to be sure, but my guess is that the Democratic district there is one of the "minority-majority" districts.  If that's the case, splitting it up would be at least as likely to make SC's House delegation all-Republican as it would be to create a 2nd Democratic district.

It's possible, but not likely.  The map from 1996 shows it separated into several districts.  Blacks aren't the only ones who vote in Democratic in North Carolina.  I mean the state did go for Obama in 2012.  From the article I posted up thread more people had voted for a Democrat for a House position then a Republican, so without the snaky looking district it's likely that the Democrats would have done better in the state.

[Valmy]

I miss the days when Austin had its own district 

Now we are part of seven districts designed to ensure seven 50.1% Republican districts. Really makes us feel represented and stuff.

[The Brain]

Maybe Montana should start counting cows in the census.

Dangerous precedent, cow voters would try to outlaw beef.

Would they vote for their own near-extinction (I don't know the Montana milk/beef cow ratio)?

[dps]

Oh?  What evidence do you have that?

Of which?

That South Carolina's district is an outlier more reflective of past times and that that it does not change much how many representatives are elected by each party?

I don't know enough of the specifics of SC's demographics to be sure, but my guess is that the Democratic district there is one of the "minority-majority" districts.  If that's the case, splitting it up would be at least as likely to make SC's House delegation all-Republican as it would be to create a 2nd Democratic district.

It's possible, but not likely.  The map from 1996 shows it separated into several districts.  Blacks aren't the only ones who vote in Democratic in North Carolina.  I mean the state did go for Obama in 2012.  From the article I posted up thread more people had voted for a Democrat for a House position then a Republican, so without the snaky looking district it's likely that the Democrats would have done better in the state.

Wait, are you talking about NC or SC here?

[Razgovory]

Actually either will do.  So will many other states.

[Eddie Teach]

Once you go black, you never go back?

According to a new CBS News/New York Times national poll released Tuesday, Ben Carson leads Trump 26 percent to 22 percent among likely Republican voters

[jimmy olsen]

Once you go black, you never go back?

According to a new CBS News/New York Times national poll released Tuesday, Ben Carson leads Trump 26 percent to 22 percent among likely Republican voters

He lead in another poll a month ago, and that was just a blip. Lets see a couple of more in a row where he leads before crowning him the frontrunner.

[HisMajestyBOB]

Another episode of the Donald Trump show is on tonight. Anyone watching?

[DGuller]

Kasich:  My greatest weakness if lack of listening comprehension.

[DGuller]

Paul:  My greatest weakness is that I'll filibuster a debt ceiling bill starting tomorrow.

Probably the only honest answer from all ten of them.

[HisMajestyBOB]

Moderator: Trump, are you a comic book president?

EDIT: Kasich: Everyone up here is a moron on the budget except me.