Staff Reports
In a world where political maps are being painted with all the subtlety of a toddler wielding a crayon, the art of gerrymandering has taken center stage once again. Democrats have long mastered this peculiar art form, tracing winding, nonsensical district lines like abstract art, but now they cry foul when states like Texas follow suit. The complaint from the Left that Texas is merely adopting its own well-trodden playbook would be comical if it weren’t so blatantly hypocritical. It’s as if they believe only blue crayons are allowed on the redistricting canvas.
Take a look at some of the bluest states, like California and New York. Republicans in these states manage to secure a respectable portion of the vote, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at their haul in terms of House seats. Despite earning 40% of the popular vote, they end up with a far smaller slice of the representation pie. Meanwhile, in the more balanced battlefield of nationwide elections, House Republicans won a significantly larger popular vote margin in 2024 than they did in 2010, yet their seat gain was a meager four seats compared to the 63-seat triumph of yesteryear. GOP victories seem like mirages in the desert of Democratic-drawn maps.
Of course, the subject of the census can’t be ignored. The Democrats maneuvered to include illegal immigrants in the count, a move which, according to some, inflated their representation by 20 or 30 seats. This isn’t just a small discrepancy; it’s a part of the larger picture of electoral manipulation that paints swathes of red states into the blues’ favor, ensuring a Congressional advantage that, many argue, they haven’t legitimately earned. Texas, in a move seen by some as simply leveling the playing field, is putting its foot down in response to this decades-long tilting of the electoral scales.
On the economic front, things are looking brighter, particularly with the incentives spurred by former President Trump. With plans for anywhere between $12 to $17 trillion in manufacturing investments over the next four years, involving semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles, among other industries, the incentive structure seems promising. The keystone here is one hefty tax cut and reform, touted as historic, alongside an energetic push for America’s energy dominance. It’s a breath of fresh air for an economy that had been gasping under excessive regulation and inflationary pressures.
With bonus depreciation slated to encourage rapid business investments, the gears seem set to turn toward expansive growth. Why, even the European Union is putting its energy dollars into the American pot rather than fueling foreign conflicts. As businesses gear up to take advantage of these golden opportunities, one can’t help but marvel at the irony that it took a storming of political common sense to navigate out of the previous administration’s doldrums. Truly, the world of politics and economics is a dance where the steps are as vital as the music playing—let’s just hope everyone’s in tune.
