Here's an interesting comparison between midterm elections that shows how effective Republican gerrymandering has been.
2010 national popular votes for House
Republicans: 44.8M votes
Democrats: 38.9M votes
Difference: 5.9M votes
Seats won: 63
2018 national popular votes for House
Democrats: 56.8M
Republicans: 49.3M
Difference: 7.5M
Seats won: 35 so far (potentially 44)
Total votes for both parties for 2010 midterm: 83.7M
Total votes for both parties for 2018 midterm: 106.1M
Republican increase in votes between 2010 and 2018 midterms: 4.5M
Democrat increase in votes between 2010 and 2018 midterms: 17.9M
I guess Democrats owe Trump a lot for energizing their base and increasing voter turnout for Democrats in record numbers.
@HALOMAN
2010 national popular votes for House
Republicans: 44.8M votes
Democrats: 38.9M votes
Difference: 5.9M votes
Seats won: 63
2018 national popular votes for House
Democrats: 56.8M
Republicans: 49.3M
Difference: 7.5M
Seats won: 35 so far (potentially 44)
Total votes for both parties for 2010 midterm: 83.7M
Total votes for both parties for 2018 midterm: 106.1M
Republican increase in votes between 2010 and 2018 midterms: 4.5M
Democrat increase in votes between 2010 and 2018 midterms: 17.9M
I guess Democrats owe Trump a lot for energizing their base and increasing voter turnout for Democrats in record numbers.
@HALOMAN
