It’s what political parties do at redistricting time. The Republicans here in Texas have drawn a similar map, being challenged in the courtsIt’s a trick they learned from Tom Delay. And folks, it’s why every election has consequence not just the presidential ones.
Redistricting must be done as state populations change. It would be nice if they were kept to regular shapes instead of drawn to one political party’s advantage.
Use county jurisdictions + population, and open primaries. If a county earns two House members, pick the top two in open voting, not by party. That would = “local democracy”
lontooni over 12 years ago
My district is 4 blocks wide and twists for 350 miles.
progressivetexasdemocrat over 12 years ago
It’s what political parties do at redistricting time. The Republicans here in Texas have drawn a similar map, being challenged in the courtsIt’s a trick they learned from Tom Delay. And folks, it’s why every election has consequence not just the presidential ones.
meetinthemiddle over 12 years ago
The clause that catch, the chads that bite…
rockngolfer over 12 years ago
In Florida we are not allowed to see the maps.
Mel-T-Pass Premium Member over 12 years ago
Looks like the kid from Family Circus got loose again. They need better locks on that family’s doors.
chromosome Premium Member over 12 years ago
That’s what the Republicans are trying to do in the Detroit area.
Justice22 over 12 years ago
Redistricting must be done as state populations change. It would be nice if they were kept to regular shapes instead of drawn to one political party’s advantage.
Dtroutma over 12 years ago
Use county jurisdictions + population, and open primaries. If a county earns two House members, pick the top two in open voting, not by party. That would = “local democracy”
Bilword over 12 years ago
the people like the demsthe other people like the repubsthe country is stuck