Here’s the truth. Congressional maps aren’t about fairness. They never have been. They’re about power. Every ten years, the U.S. Census hands over a new set of numbers. That’s when the real fight starts. Lawmakers head into back rooms with piles of voter data and a very simple mission: keep their side in control for as long as possible. Right now, Texas Republicans are working on a plan to squeeze five more friendly districts out of their map. Democrats in California say they’ll do the same . A few other states are watching closely, ready to jump in. This is how it always begins. Tit for tat. One party moves, the other follows. But if you carry that out to the end, if every state strips away the polite rules and just draws for maximum advantage, the result is not a tie. It’s not even close. The Republicans win. Geography decides more than you think This isn’t about better messaging or better candidates. It’s about where people live. Democrats are packed into the big cities, wi...