I can't seem to find information on why the new districts being defined are not just optimizing for Red? The intent is that the new districts are determined by some neutral algorithm (and it will be Blue / Red based that population) - but are they? What is the process being used?
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I would bet that the Republicans are using AI for the redistricting. With a limitation of keeping most of the current safe Republican seats the same. Lots of variables goes into it I believe. Everything that gives a hint who you are; beyond your registration; especially if you’re an independent. They used to use what magazines you bought, etc. Now, I am sure it is way more sophisticated. Many of the things you buy; online subscriptions; political contributions; voting reliably/propensity; neighbors; etc. Lots of public and commercial databases that can all be thrown into the pot to analyze. It could be even more complex by determining if the person is eligible to vote or not and the historical voter fraud percentage coming out of the different precincts. The last one is very important. Minimizing the steal probability.
I had no idea that use all of that sort of information.
Eye opening.
At the same time, F the data centers being built everywhere.