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Changing this is up to the legislature rather than the courts. In other news, about 18% of Americans approve of congress job while about 81% disapprove of it [1
by mfer 7y ago
Changing this is up to the legislature rather than the courts. In other news, about 18% of Americans approve of congress job while about 81% disapprove of it [1].
[1] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/congressional_job_approval-903.html# https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/congressional...!
- paxys 7y agoMost Americans disapprove of Congress but approve of their Congressman/woman. Even at 18% overall approval most of the Senate & House is going to get reelected, which is why nothing changes.
- s1artibartfast 7y agoMost American approve of THEIR congressmen by wide margins (50%+ for, 35% against, 15% no opinion) (Scroll down) https://news.gallup.com/poll/1600/congress-public.aspx https://news.gallup.com/poll/1600/congress-public.aspx
- erikpukinskis 7y agoGerrymandering does lead to wide margins. You pack your opponents in tight.