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Massachusetts will lose one Congressional seat, liberals better pay attention.

How many times has this happened to you.  You are arguing with a fellow citizen about some economic or political point and as you present a litany of complaints they retort with "if you don't like it here, then move".  Apparently that counts as a legitimate argument in some circles, but some fed up Americans have taken the suggestion to heart. It is now increasingly obvious that MA's congressional delegation will drop from 10 to 9 as the once a decade census finds our population dwindling.  Massachusetts joins California and New York as states likely to lose one or two seats.  California's case is particularly fascinating considering that for the first time in California's history the state will not only not gain a seat, but may lose one! What is especially interesting in light of these liberal strongholds losing seats is that traditional Republican strongholds of Texas, Georgia and Arizona are gaining seats. Is it really a wonder that a combination of co