But Presidential Approval Also Became A Surrogate

Science Never Makes An Advance Until Philosophy Authorizes It To Do So.

Redistricting Is A Deeply Political Process, With Incumbents Actively Seeking To Minimize The Risk To Themselves (via Bipartisan Gerrymanders) Or To Gain Additional Seats For Their Party (via Partisan Gerrymanders).

Congress Requires States To Draw Single-member Districts.

Beer Soothes The Upset Soul.

The Increase In Straight-ticket Party Voting In Recent Years Means That Competitive Congressional Races Can Tip One Way Or The Other Depending On The Showing Of The Candidates At The Top Of The Ticket.