FLA Gov. Rick Scott stalling implementation of anti-gerrymandering amendments passed in November

[highplainsdem]

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2011/mar/14/with-census-data-coming-no-movement-from-scott-on-/news-politics/

No movement from Scott on anti-gerrymandering amendments
By WILLIAM MARCH | The Tampa Tribune
Published: March 14, 2011


TALLAHASSEE - Despite the impending arrival of the final 2010 Census redistricting data, Gov. Rick Scott still isn't saying when or whether he'll seek federal approval of anti-gerrymandering constitutional amendments passed by Florida voters in November.

Scott has previously said the state needed more information, apparently meaning Census information, before seeking that approval.

-snipping paragraph about the state of California getting approval for a similar amendment without including census data-

Florida amendment backers accuse Scott of stalling implementation for political reasons by not seeking that approval. District lines drawn to favor Republicans are considered a major reason for the large GOP majorities in the state Legislature and congressional delegation.

But Scott's spokesman denied that lack of action on seeking pre-clearance means Scott opposes seeking approval. He said Scott withdrew the state's application for approval, filed in December by former Gov. Charlie Crist, only so he could review it.

-snip-

In the meantime, House Republicans in Florida have filed a lawsuit to try to stop enactment of the amendments the governor is delaying.

Recall all of them.

[lib2DaBone]

1. The people vote.. the Teapublicans do what they want...

..this is not Democracy. Florida is sorry the day they ever heard the name PRick Scott.

[1monster]

2. There are no recall options for the governor or state legislature member in Florida.

As much as I hate constantly amending the State Constitution, I'd support an amendment that gave us that right.

[DirkGently]

3. Yep. We voted for high-speed rail, too. No matter to Lord Volde-Rick.

[DonCoquixote]

4. what's funny is

The teabaggers keep screaming ELECTIONS MEAN SOMETHING, apparently, only if they are what the gop wants.