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Red states draw GOP-friendly maps as Dems despair


Republican-controlled states have been cranking out new congressional maps that spell trouble for Democrats unless courts intervene.

Why it matters: Last week's Virginia and New Jersey results set off alarm bells for the party, but Democrats' lack of control of the redistricting process in states like North Carolina and Ohio could make Republican wins next year even greater — and longer-lasting.

Driving the news: The North Carolina's General Assembly approved a new map that would leave Republicans with as many as 11 seats to just three for Democrats.

• That would be up from the current split of eight Republicans and five Democrats, according to the Cook Political Report's Dave Wasserman. (The state picked up an extra seat through reapportionment this decade.)
• In Ohio, Republicans are eyeing maps that would give them up to 13 congressional seats — up from an already impressive 12. Due to slower population growth, the proposed map also would eliminate a second Democratic seat in the state.
• The Princeton Gerrymandering Project, which is measuring map fairness through various metrics, gave an overall "F" to both.

By the numbers: The North Carolina and Ohio maps raise the prospect of four new Republicans in Congress just between those two states. On top of that:

• Montana is getting a second seat based on the new census results. Despite Democrats' hopes to have a shot at winning it, the state's redistricting commission recently finalized maps that would likely hand both seats to Republicans.
• The maps passed in Texas would add another two seats for Republicans, while the proposed maps in Georgia would also add at least one.
• Republicans also control redistricting in Florida, which also is picking up another seat thanks to population shifts. The redistricting process has yet to begin there.

What to watch: Democrats' best shot at mitigating the damage is through the courts.

• Top Democratic attorney Marc Elias has already filed redistricting-related lawsuits in Texas, North Carolina, Alabama and other states.
• State and federal courts could ultimately decide some states' maps for 2022.
• Democrats also have the power to gerrymander in a handful of states: New York, Illinois and Maryland chief among them.

 

[Fomo Hoire]

Democrats also have the power to gerrymander in a handful of states: New York, Illinois and Maryland chief among them.

Figures the author would put this at the end where nobody will read it. They don't even mention if the Republicans are similarly trying to sue Democrats over those states. It's like they think I'm a drooling potato who can't remember what I read 5 seconds ago!

 

[Screw Danlon]

Democrats' lack of control of the redistricting process in states like North Carolina and Ohio could make Republican wins next year even greater

Yeah, that happens in every state every time there’s redistricting. That’s why they tell people to care about their local elections.

 

[IAmNotAlpharius]

Yeah, that happens in every state every time there’s redistricting. That’s why they tell people to care about their local elections.

The Democrats have been pillferring their local elections to win national elections. Hillary in particular harmed the local elections for her failed run.

 

[Mike Stoklasa]

Should be illegal to redistrict in noncompetitive ways. But the Uniparty won't allow that.

 

[XANA]

If the maps better represent the populace's political interests, I don't really see what's wrong with it.

Now, blatant gerrymandering in one direction despite the population's political leaning in the other direction, on the other hand...

 

[Kermit Jizz]

Oh boo hoo, when the Republicans try to fortify its elections they're big meanies. But let illegals vote without IDs is just equity. Fuck off you niggers, all is far in war.

 

[NigKid]

Just count the fucking votes for Christ's sake, winner>looser, the amount of money were spending on this bullshit...

 

[The Littlest Shitlord]

Is Republican gerrymandering undemocratic and unfair? Yes.

Do Democrats do the exact same thing when they get a chance? Yes.

Do Democrats do much, much, worse, like manufacturing truckloads of 'found' mail-in ballots to steal elections, including the 2020 presidential election? Hell fucking yes.

Good luck in getting the GOP to care about being unfair after you pulled that bullshit, Democraps. Eat shit.

 

[Kermit Jizz]

Good luck in getting the GOP to care about being unfair after you pulled that bullshit, Democraps. Eat shit.

Good luck getting the voters to care. The GOP will fold like a fat bitch after her knees blow out to any resistance from the Dems.