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1. What was the term they used for scum like him after the Civil War?

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 05:13 PM

7 hrs ago

Oh, yeah, a carpetbagger.
Description fits perfectly.

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Longtime House Republican eyes Texas seat due to California redistricting: report [View all] BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago OP

What was the term they used for scum like him after the Civil War? MarineCombatEngineer 7 hrs ago #1

Isn't the person actually supposed to live in the district? mcar 7 hrs ago #2

Not if they are a Republican. Midnight Writer 7 hrs ago #3

That appears to be the case mcar 7 hrs ago #4

I was thinking the same thing! slightlv 5 hrs ago #5

Only the state, not the district. Trumpdumper 3 hrs ago #7