The Democrats' Virginia Gerrymander Scheme not only Failed, it also Drained the Dems Campaign money for Battleground Districts in other States

[Seymour Flops]

How Democratic leadership sank $40 million meant to defend key seats on a gamble that backfired

Democrats spent upwards of $64 million trying to redraw Virginia's congressional map, dipping into House election reserves in a bet that ultimately failed.

www.foxnews.com

Democrats, already lagging behind Republicans in midterm campaign fundraising, relied heavily on a House Democratic-aligned dark-money group in an attempt to redraw Virginia’s congressional map in their favor, campaign finance records show.

Before voters cast their ballots in Virginia’s April redistricting referendum, the 10 wealthiest Republican-aligned political committees had close to twice as much cash on hand as their Democratic counterparts, according to Federal Election Commission records.

Despite this, Democratic-aligned groups poured more than $64 million into their attempt to net four congressional seats by redrawing Virginia’s congressional map, a bet that ultimately failed to pay off after the Virginia Supreme Court invalidated the redistricting process due to a procedural constitutional violation.

I'd say they got exactly what they deserve. They better call up their wealthy sponsors and beg Daddy Warbucks for some more money, having pissed away what they were given.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Given Trump's abysmal approval ratings among all groups right now, it may not matter.

Case and point, Georgia Democrats just had the largest early voting turnout in state history since early voting began.

 

[1srelluc]

It's up to 80 million now.

What torques me is the money the counties had to put out for the vote.....A 45-day early voting period costs a mint for the smaller counties to have to support and the bill is footed by county tax-payers.

 

[Lockback]

It's up to 80 million now.

What torques me is the money the counties had to put out for the vote.....A 45-day early voting period costs a mint for the smaller counties to have to support and the bill is footed by county tax-payers.

Early voting is bullshit. We need a Voting Day and maybe even make it a national holiday. But this lazy man's way of dealing with voter turnout is ridiculous and leads to more fraud.

 

[1srelluc]

Given Trump's abysmal approval ratings among all groups right now, it may not matter.

Case and point, Georgia Democrats just had the largest early voting turnout in state history since early voting began.

That was for a primary. That and you need to account for population growth before you go on about "the most in history".

In 2025, Georgia's population is estimated to be approximately 11.18 million, reflecting a growth of about 143,000 residents from the previous year. This growth rate of 1.3% positions Georgia among the fastest-growing states in the U.S.

 

[Augustine_]

With Donald Trump raping this country as if it were an Epstein child I'd say Democrats are still in great shape for November, despite the collusion between SCOTUS and deep south confederate states to gerrymander and strip voting rights from black people

 

[Seymour Flops]

Given Trump's abysmal approval ratings among all groups right now, it may not matter.

Case and point, Georgia Democrats just had the largest early voting turnout in state history since early voting began.

I think that idea may be a bigger mistake by Dems than blowing all their money on the gerrymander hail Mary.

Making the midterms "a referendum on Trump" puts the power in Trump's hands. There are any number of moves Trump could make under current conditions, timed to increase his popularity just before the midterms. Not to mention that shifting conditions could easily give Trump openings for even more popularity-seeking moves.

It's not like the media could suddenly start running constant negative coverage of Trump in order to decrease his popularity.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I think that idea may be a bigger mistake by Dems than blowing all their money on the gerrymander hail Mary.

Making the midterms "a referendum on Trump" puts the power in Trump's hands. There are any number of moves Trump could make under current conditions, timed to increase his popularity just before the midterms. Not to mention that shifting conditions could easily give Trump openings for even more popularity-seeking moves.

It's not like the media could suddenly start running constant negative coverage of Trump in order to decrease his popularity.

Trump's approval rating is in the toilet. He has no power.

 

[Mashmont]

With Donald Trump raping this country as if it were an Epstein child I'd say Democrats are still in great shape for November, despite the collusion between SCOTUS and deep south confederate states to gerrymander and strip voting rights from black people

Lying rhetoric like yours is exactly why Democrats poll at 19%, worst in history. The more people I talk to, the more I realize how much people hate the Democrat Party.

 

[1srelluc]

Trump's approval rating is in the toilet. He has no power.

LOL....He has a shit ton more power than you have.

 

[Augustine_]

Lying rhetoric like yours is exactly why Democrats poll at 19%, worst in history. The more people I talk to, the more I realize how much people hate the Democrat Party.

A supporter of pedophile Trump can't pretend to oppose lying rhetoric when that is your pedo's greatest strength

 

[1srelluc]

A supporter of pedophile Trump can't pretend to oppose lying rhetoric when that is your pedo's greatest strength

Damn, dude, I hope someone is keeping an eye on you. You don't sound right in the head.