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How much gerrymandering is too much? In New York, the answer could make or break Dems' House hopes

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New York's highest court last week gave Democrats a chance to redraw the state's congressional districts, a major victory as the party tries to win control of the U.S. House next year.

Now the question is how far the state’s Democrat-dominated Legislature will try to push the boundaries in crucial battleground districts to give their party an advantage, and how far the courts will let them.

The process will be closely watched for any sign of partisan are expected to challenge the results in court as they try to retain their slim House majority.

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