Lemonade Stand Everyone Is Gerrymandering Now | Lemonade Stand 🍋
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Sep 3, 2025 The hosts hilariously speculate on how political shifts could unfold if a major figure were to pass away. They dive into the absurdities of gerrymandering in a fictional city, exploring skewed power dynamics. The conversation then shifts to the challenges posed by census data and the urgency for fair representation. Critiques of presidential power and civil unrest offer a poignant backdrop, as they also examine the complexities of tariffs and housing issues. The absurdity of drug pricing and the role of pharmacy benefit managers adds a critical lens to the mix.
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District Lines Power Over Popular Vote
- District boundaries can convert a minority of voters into a legislative majority by creating many slim majorities.
- DougDoug shows small redistributions can flip control even when you lack overall popular support.
Lemon Party Kingmaker Bit
- The hosts joke about forming the 'Lemon Party' to become kingmakers by winning a few districts.
- They treat the math seriously while keeping the idea absurd and comedic.
Winning With Far Less Than A Majority
- Focusing votes across a subset of districts can win state or national offices with far less than a majority of people.
- The Electoral College and small-state bonuses make it possible to win the presidency with ~21.9% of the population if you target small states.
