> but not a practical real world scenario here nonetheless.

That is the kind of thinking that entrenches the status quo.

Close political fights are worth fighting because there's nothing to be gained by preemptively surrendering.

> Only 35 Senators are up for reelection this year, I assume you meant the House, not "all of Congress". (Note that all of the House is up for reelection every election term, and it doesn't change very quickly anyways.)

Yes, I meant the House. Noted and corrected. The Senate already passed the needed bill, so we're past that hurdle. The Republican caucus is vulnerable next election, many of the gerrymanders probably won't hold and they know it.

> Most sane people will not hinge their vote on Internet politics.

Single issue voters make policy.