'The Run-Up': What 12 Years of Gerrymandering Has Done to Wisconsin
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The Polarization of Wisconsin Politics
This chapter analyzes the political changes in Wisconsin over 12 years, particularly during Scott Walker's tenure, highlighting the rise of polarization and gerrymandering tactics that favored Republican dominance. It discusses how strategic redistricting marginalized Democratic representation, creating a significant divide in the state's political landscape. Additionally, it addresses the consequences of these actions, including the erosion of competitiveness for Democrats and the consolidation of power by a Republican-controlled legislature.
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