Well, she is correct, Governor Elbridge Gerry, a proto-democrat came up with it.
I doubt he consulted his wife.
Well, she is correct, Governor Elbridge Gerry, a proto-democrat came up with it.
It is true that the word came from the redistricting done by Gov. Gerry. The outline on a map, appeared to some, as being the shape of a salamander. Thus, Gerrymander.