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Norbert

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14. Former Rep Charlie Dent R-PA

Reply to Mike Niendorff (Original post)

Sun May 10, 2026, 10:06 AM

May 10

Said he still thinks Dems will pick up 1-2 VA seats without the gerrymander.

Said districts in Texas and Florida have been diluted to the point that they may flip D.

Said there is no road for the Republicans keeping the House.

Lastly, he said people will not go to the ballroom, see the arch of attend the Kennedy center but do buy gas and groceries, pretty much implying the GOPs goals are misplaced.

Nice to see a sober Republican, for a change.

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VA redistricting -- here's the solution (seriously) [View all] Mike Niendorff May 10 OP

No point... Spanberger already gave up, didn't she? ihaveaquestion May 10 #1

Then get on the phone. Mike Niendorff May 10 #2

No, I don't think so NJCher May 10 #4

You can walk and chew gum at the same time. Mike Niendorff May 10 #5

Bingo orangecrush May 10 #19

What's the federal issue to be considered by SCOTUS? n/t Shrek May 10 #11

Article states how it would work NJCher May 10 #3

Brilliant idea Mike KS Toronado May 10 #6

Can be done for SCOTUS requirements too? Some of them live in Virginia ... FakeNoose May 10 #7

Not without a Constitutional amendment... Wounded Bear May 10 #12

Don't be sad, that's a good thing Polybius May 10 #16

Why is Fascism using a ramrod to break in our front door ? magicarpet May 10 #8

And just keep doing that until they get a court to approve it? EdmondDantes_ May 10 #9

if Dems were like Repubs, they would just ignore the ruling and implement the new map anyway LymphocyteLover May 10 #10

If they are going to defy the court anyway, why not just prohibit any Republicans from being on the ballot at all. MichMan May 10 #13

Hopefully that's sarcasm Polybius May 10 #17

I doubt the people advocating the Dems should defy the court and institute the new maps anyway are being sarcastic MichMan May 10 #18

Former Rep Charlie Dent R-PA Norbert May 10 #14

Likely too late for 2026, the ballots have to be ready by September Polybius May 10 #15

"The older ones are grandfathered in." Mike Niendorff Monday #22

Courts will decide Polybius Monday #24

Anyone else tired of hearing why we can't do things like this? orangecrush May 10 #20

Would the VA legislature even agree to do that? intrepidity May 10 #21

Dems currently control both state houses in VA. Mike Niendorff Monday #23