Friday, February 13, 2009

A Long History Of Gerrymandering

Redrawing the lines -- almost 200 years of gerrymandering

Nearly two centuries ago Wednesday, Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry signed an obscure redistricting law that helped his party stay in office and, more importantly, codified one of the most enduring legacies in U.S. politics: gerrymandering.

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