GOP poised to win redistricting supremacy, too

[Missourian]

WASHINGTON — The Republicans' expected gains next week go way beyond Congress. The GOP could capture new Senate or House majorities in a dozen to 18 states — along with critical new power to redraw district maps and influence elections for a decade to come.


Three of the biggest prizes are New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. All three states are expected to lose seats in Congress as a result of the 2010 census, and that's sure to ignite boundary fights. A party's congressman on the wrong end of redistricting can find the district he's represented for years no longer exists.


Democrats have hopes, too. They aim to take away state Senate control in Michigan and Kentucky and the House in Texas and Tennessee. Texas would be a particular victory, since it seems likely to have four more seats to divvy up under the new census. But none of the analysts contacted by The Associated Press predicted the Democrats would succeed in any of those states.


GOP poised to win redistricting supremacy, too - Politics - Decision 2010 - msnbc.com

 

[American Horse]

WASHINGTON — The Republicans' expected gains next week go way beyond Congress. The GOP could capture new Senate or House majorities in a dozen to 18 states — along with critical new power to redraw district maps and influence elections for a decade to come.


Three of the biggest prizes are New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. All three states are expected to lose seats in Congress as a result of the 2010 census, and that's sure to ignite boundary fights. A party's congressman on the wrong end of redistricting can find the district he's represented for years no longer exists.


Democrats have hopes, too. They aim to take away state Senate control in Michigan and Kentucky and the House in Texas and Tennessee. Texas would be a particular victory, since it seems likely to have four more seats to divvy up under the new census. But none of the analysts contacted by The Associated Press predicted the Democrats would succeed in any of those states.


GOP poised to win redistricting supremacy, too - Politics - Decision 2010 - msnbc.com

I don't expect that to go without trouble; the last census and elections brought about re-districting in Texas and the Ds would have none of it; re: Tom Delay

 

[LibocalypseNow]

Yes Redistricting will be the biggest victory for the Republicans in the end. Red States are on the rise while Blue States are in decline. The Republicans will have much more to celebrate besides their election victories on Nov. 2nd. Blue States really are dying.

 

[Missourian]

WASHINGTON — The Republicans' expected gains next week go way beyond Congress. The GOP could capture new Senate or House majorities in a dozen to 18 states — along with critical new power to redraw district maps and influence elections for a decade to come.


Three of the biggest prizes are New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. All three states are expected to lose seats in Congress as a result of the 2010 census, and that's sure to ignite boundary fights. A party's congressman on the wrong end of redistricting can find the district he's represented for years no longer exists.


Democrats have hopes, too. They aim to take away state Senate control in Michigan and Kentucky and the House in Texas and Tennessee. Texas would be a particular victory, since it seems likely to have four more seats to divvy up under the new census. But none of the analysts contacted by The Associated Press predicted the Democrats would succeed in any of those states.


GOP poised to win redistricting supremacy, too - Politics - Decision 2010 - msnbc.com

I don't expect that to go without trouble; the last census and elections brought about re-districting in Texas and the Ds would have none of it; re: Tom Delay

I think I remember that, didn't they flee to Oklahoma to deny a quorum?

 

[Missourian]

Yes Redistricting will be the biggest victory for the Republicans in the end. Red States are on the rise while Blue States are in decline. The Republicans will have much more to celebrate besides their election victories on Nov. 2nd. Blue States really are dying.

Someone posts a chart that claims Blue states support Red states in 3...2...1...

 

[LibocalypseNow]

There is no doubt that Blue States are in decline. Red States are on the rapid rise though. Redistricting will show this. Most Blue States have become miserable Third World disasters. It is what it is.

 

[theDoctorisIn]

The Dems will keep the State Senate and Legislature in NY - they'll be the ones doing the re-districting.

 

[LibocalypseNow]

The Dems will keep the State Senate and Legislature in NY - they'll be the ones doing the re-districting.

Doesn't matter. Blue States are losing seats while Red States are adding them. The overall representation will favor Red States well into the future. Basically most Blue States are big fails at this point while Red States are beginning to rise. It's true.

 

[Missourian]

The Dems will keep the State Senate and Legislature in NY - they'll be the ones doing the re-districting.

I certainly wouldn't take that to the bank...the division today is 32/30 and all 62 State Senators are up for re-election.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Districts should not be gerrymandered.

 

[Charles_Main]

Yep, The Republicans stand to make serious Gains in Governorships as well. Which helps with Redistricting.

 

[Charles_Main]

Districts should not be gerrymandered.

Both sides do it. So both sides have no choice but to keep doing it. Less they let the other side keep the districts the way the set them up that favors them.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Districts should not be gerrymandered.

Both sides do it. So both sides have no choice but to keep doing it. Less they let the other side keep the districts the way the set them up that favors them.

I know both sides do it and it needs to be made illegal. Elected officials should not be allowed to have the authority to draw legislative districts because they go and draw them in their own favor and we are stuck with fewer competitive races as a result. Many times there are no challengers because the district is so slanted there is virtually no chance of challenger winning so nobody bothers. Redistricting should be done by independent commissions. A few states already do this, some with state legislative districts and some with both state and Federal.