Mid-Decade Map Madness: Congress Gridlock Edition 2.0
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In the thrilling saga of redistricting debacles, critics warn that redrawing maps mid-decade might boost Congress's favorite pastime—gridlock. Yes, because nothing says bipartisan progress like assigning more power to the outsider branches, executive and judicial, who are just itching for more drama. This emotional rollercoaster unfolds while representatives juggle the delicate art of doing less while pretending to do more. The slippery timeline flips conventional wisdom by suggesting maps don’t need a fresh start every ten years, but instead mid-term snatches, making democracy look like those jigsaw puzzles missing 47 confounding pieces.
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Source: Feeds | Published: 8/27/2025 | Author: Deirdre Walsh
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