Elbridge Gerry’s Monstrous Salamander

Elbridge Gerry, signer of the Declaration of Independence, is associated with gerrymandering. The hosts discuss the history and impact of gerrymandering in early American politics, including an example by Patrick Henry. They also explore Gerry's role in shaping the new government and his support for gerrymandering, which contradicts his democratic ideals. The chapter delves into the origins and effects of gerrymandering in American politics, including attempts to create majority minority districts and the Supreme Court's stance on racist and partisan gerrymandering.