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State politics in the US is not based on how many people vote for or against something in a state. It’s based on how many legislative districts vote for or agai
by thetinguy 5y ago
State politics in the US is not based on how many people vote for or against something in a state. It’s based on how many legislative districts vote for or against something. The difference is important when you think about how legislative districts are drawn.
- eru 5y agoIt's not a proportional system, yes. Gerrymandering is a problem, yes. But even a gerrymandered state would arguably have more democratic legitimation within the state, than the federal government, which is still largely voted for by non-Texans and also with somewhat idiosyncratic election rules.