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Prop 50: Californians pass redistricting measure that helps Democrats flip up to five House seats
(www.theguardian.com)
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So, this article says up to 5 seats which this article says that Texas could flip up to 5 seats.
If I did my math right then up to 5 seats minus up to 5 seats equals balance. What numbers actually turn out to be beyond the “up to” will be the deciding vote.
Thank you, I'm european and not well educated on the american system. But apparently you can only help me partially. Why the dislike I don't understand. I'm sure it wasn't you.
I didn’t downvote you. I only responded. I appreciate you explaining that you’re European, so it makes a little more sense and I wouldn’t expect you to have inside knowledge. Hell, most Americans don’t even know!
I think why people might be downvoting is because this was easily answered by just a quick search and read.
I hope you have a great rest of your day!
I think it's more connected to the my original comment, just outright downvoting anything. That's how the internet modifies our intellect lol. I personally really like asking people. Makes them talk. I enjoy talking to people :).
Have a good day, I will be having a nice evening myself.