B-Man Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Illinois lost Repub seats after the 2010 census as the former Dem governor ordered redistricting and it was done very deliberately to tilt seats in Dem favor. Of course in this sate with nearly everything controlled by Dems especially courts, the challenge was thrown out and not heard. The rules for districting at least in this state are pretty vague so it's a tough thing to challenge and prevail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Gerrymandering is the right of the party In charge, it has been around always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Correction: Gerrymandering is only a problem when the GOP does it. 71 year old GOP Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen to retire - USA Today see ..............it's a blue wave.......................lol . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The Dems were the best with gerrymandered districts to ensure minority representation in the House when they were in control. its only a problem when the GOP has he spoils of victory and can put it to use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 On 1/22/2018 at 4:33 PM, garybusey said: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-politics-pennsylvania/pennsylvania-court-orders-new-congressional-map-due-to-gerrymandering-idUSKBN1FB2N8 Pennsylvania court orders new congressional map due to gerrymandering (Reuters) - Pennsylvania’s top court on Monday threw out the state’s congressional map, ruling that Republican legislators unlawfully sought partisan advantage, and gave them three weeks to rework it in a decision that could boost Democratic chances of retaking the U.S. House of Representatives. In a 5-2 decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the electoral map violated the state Constitution by manipulating the district boundaries to minimize the voting power of Democratic voters, a practice called partisan gerrymandering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 11 hours ago, B-Man said: Correction: Gerrymandering is only a problem when the GOP does it. 71 year old GOP Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen to retire - USA Today see ..............it's a blue wave.......................lol . Over thirty GOP members of Congress are calling it a career. They fear the Blue Wave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 The Supreme Court allowed court-ordered redrawing of congressional districts in Pennsylvania on Monday, despite GOP efforts to block the action. Justice Samuel Alito denied emergency appeals from Republican congressional leaders after the state’s Supreme Court ordered a re-drawing of 18 GOP-held districts. The state court ruled last month that these districts had “unfairly benefitted Republicans” and was in violation of the state’s constitution. The state court gave the government three weeks to submit a replacement plan, after which the judges themselves “might draw up their own map.” READ IT AT ASSOCIATED PRESS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Justice Kennedy to shortly retire.... put in a real Conservative for the next 30 years this time as a thank you to the voters.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, row_33 said: Justice Kennedy to shortly retire.... put in a real Conservative for the next 30 years this time as a thank you to the voters.? Is this a rumor or confirmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: Is this a rumor or confirmed? It’s roiling.... no surprise if it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 8 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Is this a rumor or confirmed? rumored considering control of the Senate may be in flux, Kennedy may take one for the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 He owes the team that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Pennsylvania court draws ‘much more competitive’ map to overturn GOP gerrymander Elections experts say the state Supreme Court's new map is “fairer” and “more compact" than the lopsided one used in the past three congressional elections, which heavily tilted electoral power toward Republicans and became the butt of national jokes thanks to its strangely shaped districts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 22 hours ago, Tiberius said: Pennsylvania court draws ‘much more competitive’ map to overturn GOP gerrymander Elections experts say the state Supreme Court's new map is “fairer” and “more compact" than the lopsided one used in the past three congressional elections, which heavily tilted electoral power toward Republicans and became the butt of national jokes thanks to its strangely shaped districts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 12 minutes ago, /dev/null said: "In addition, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that no more than 125% of a precincts eligible voters can cast ballots on election day". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 1/22/2018 at 4:58 PM, TakeYouToTasker said: So the Court made a political decision (5 Democrats voting for, 2 Republicans against), to legislate directly from the bench in order to achieve their desired electoral results. You'll note "The court’s order did not specify how the map runs afoul of the law". The judiciary in this country is out of control, and needs to be reined in. They CONSISTENTLY violate the will of the people, and do so in political manners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TtownBillsFan Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 10:09 PM, row_33 said: Gerrymandering is the right of the party In charge, it has been around always. One of the few times I can both understand what you're saying, AND agree with it! Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Speaker Pelosi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 24 minutes ago, Tiberius said: Speaker Pelosi Drooler Tiberius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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