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The gerrymander would benefit the GOP and dilute Black and Brown voters’ power. The House may now decide its fate.

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[–] bravesilvernest@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I suppose maybe there are some missed context clues, where "they" are House Democrats saying "we've defeated them!" and patting on the back.

Yes, most States do have 2 chambers, I realize that; it's more Dems loudly stating wins that aren't necessarily there.

Edit: it's on me for not stating that chamber diff here