11/19 Rachel Maddow: Popular Vote vs. Seats Won

[Garrett78]

It can't be said enough how desperately we need to put an end to gerrymandering. Pause the video at the 24:27 mark:

Wisconsin State House
popular vote: 53-45
seats won: 36-64

Pennsylvania State House
popular vote: 53-45
seats won: 46-54

Michigan State House
popular vote: 52-47
seats won: 47-53

North Carolina State House
popular vote: 50-47
seats won: 46-54

[diverdownjt]

1. How do we win so we can change things...

when we can't win a rigged election.

[Jeffersons Ghost]

4. Like this! w/link and funny graphics:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211453263

[Duppers]

2. Sign the petition...

https://m.dailykos.com/campaigns/petitions/sign-the-petition-abolish-the-electoral-college

[lostnfound]

3. Percent distortion from expected or ideal representation

The tilt in the playing field is not subtle.

Wisconsin State House +8 gap -> - 28 gap = -36% distortion
popular vote: 53-45 = +8
seats won: 36-64 =-28

Pennsylvania State House +8 gap -> - 8 gap = -16% distortion
popular vote: 53-45 = +8
seats won: 46-54 =-8

Michigan State House +5 gap -> - 6 gap = -12% distortion
popular vote: 52-47 = +6
seats won: 47-53 =-6

North Carolina State House +3 gap -> - 8 gap = -11% distortion
popular vote: 50-47 = +8
seats won: 46-54=-8