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Did Houston really need 30,000 people without jobs, homes or money to suddenly move to their city?

The Democratic Party certainly did - instant constituents, for as long as they can keep them poor.

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Did Houston really need 30,000 people without jobs, homes or money to suddenly move to their city?

The Democratic Party certainly did - instant constituents, for as long as they can keep them poor.

I think the Astrodome is located in TX District 9, which went 72% for the Democrat Al Green in '04. I don't think their presence will alter the balance in a congressional race, FWIW.