bulloney
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Wed Nov-03-10 01:18 PM
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Repubs re-take the major seats in Ohio just in time for re-districting. |
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That's the long-term impact of the Republican sweep in Ohio Tuesday. Now, they can gerrymander the state's congressional districts to their advantage. I would expect Ohio to lose at least one seat following the Census, so, they'll try to pit two Democrats against each other if they can.
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Wed Nov-03-10 01:26 PM
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1. Doesn't redistricting actually get done by Govs? |
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small consolation I know, just seeking to refudiate a misperconception I might or might not have.
Maybe the Gov oversees it?
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Wed Nov-03-10 02:06 PM
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5. It's done by a board which will be occupied primarily by Republicans. |
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The board consists of the governor, state auditor, secretary of state and a Democrat and Republican chosen by legislative leaders (Cleveland Plain Dealer Feb., 2010).
Once the new legislature and state officers take over, Republicans would have a 4-1 majority on this commission. The two legislative appointees would likely just cancel each other out, essentially giving Republicans a 3-0 advantage on the panel.
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Wed Nov-03-10 02:12 PM
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Wed Nov-03-10 01:28 PM
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The state is already gerrymandered to the hilt. If they try more, it'll bite them in the end.
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Wed Nov-03-10 01:29 PM
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3. Is there anything Ohioans can do to affect this? |
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Wed Nov-03-10 01:42 PM
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4. Expect the 10th District, Kucinich's seat, to be eliminated |
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