Word: redistrict
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...most recent attempt to redistrict the state of Louisiana, several of the eight districts wiggled and wobbled, extending amoeba-like pseudopods in all directions in attempts to corral voters. Of course, these voters had to meet certain demographic characteristics. One district in the central part of the state wandered in every compass direction and, even worse, wasn't even contiguous. In fairness, Texas, North Carolina and Massachusetts had similarly strange boundaries...