Jemian, CA is full of Republicans - we just have no power. The Dems have re-districted CA so that they keep seats in State gov’mint, but many, many are conservatives. Shoot, I spent a few days in SF a few years ago and they only local I spoke with (the trolley operator) was a huge Rush fan.
Back to O - I would bet good money that he will NOT win. He is deeply baggaged.
Welcome home.
That is called gerrymandering, named after carving up areas so it looks like a lizard and, as you noted, is done to keep power. According to the MSM, if RATS do it, it is ok, but if pubbies do it, they're being manipulative.
I really pray you are right about Nobama not winning. He would screw us deeper than the other two would.