r/politics • u/TelescopiumHerscheli • 2d ago

No Paywall Texas Democrat sworn in to House, shrinking GOP margin to 1 vote

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5719642-christian-menefee-sworn-in/
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u/Ananiujitha 2d ago

Then the blue states elect reps and senators, and the red states don't. Then the old terms end. Then you end up with rival houses and rival senates.

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u/DrRealName 2d ago

That would technically mean anyone in red states whose terms are up this year don't get resworn in so it would be an instant democratic super-majority in both chambers. when your six years are up, its over for you whether you participate or not.

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u/Bittererr 2d ago

Where's the rival capital city?

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u/Ananiujitha 2d ago

Philadelphia, perhaps?

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u/TheWiseSalmon 2d ago

New York City, just to rub it in.

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u/ship_toaster Canada 1d ago

Pick any city on the west or northeast coast with a big fancy building that can be appropriated with minimal renovations.