Not at all. The first thing people think of when they first learn the idea of gerrymandering is "draw districts that my party will never lose". In fact, the opp

Not at all. The first thing people think of when they first learn the idea of gerrymandering is "draw districts that my party will never lose". In fact, the opposite is true. You want to concentrate the opposing party in a small number of districts, which then become overwhelmingly safe. But the seeming benefit of overwhelmingly safe seats is outweighed by the benefit of having a small advantage in a larger number of seats.