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Robert Wirch: “Democrats got more votes than Republicans did, but the…”

Featuring: Robert Wirch, Democratic | Wisconsin State Senate, District 22

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Interview with Senator Robert Wirch

Published | Video Starts at 09:12

Well, Robin Voss and the other right wingers did a job on us. They gerrymandered the state to make it easier for Republicans to get elected so that like in the assembly, actually Democrats got more votes than Republicans did, but the Republicans won an overwhelming number of seats because they had gerrymandered the maps. out there to their advantage. That's what makes it harder for the public to elect people that represent them. When the maps have been set up to the Republican Advantage. (09:12–09:21)

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Asserts that despite Democrats receiving more votes, Republicans won more seats due to gerrymandering.

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