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.
Mr. Bubba is up to no good ! - No doubt put out there by the Osama folks (or is it Obama?) to remind the Super delegates what life is like with the Clintons.