All pain, whose gain? The surprising implications of a new legal theory for redistricting
(cross-posted with my new Substack) Lots of pixels have been spilled on a legal theory once considered fringe, the Independent State Legislatu...
Senate: 48 Dem | 52 Rep (range: 47-52)
Control: R+2.9% from toss-up
Generic polling: Tie 0.0%
Control: Tie 0.0%
Harris: 265 EV (239-292, R+0.3% from toss-up)
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When it comes to partisan gerrymandering, the Supreme Court whiffed. The road ahead for federal action is not looking great. However, that doesn’t mean it’s game over, as we reported today in The American Prospect. In fact, there’s considerable hope.
We looked into the laws, constitutions, and political landscape in every state where there’s currently an extreme gerrymander. In every case we found at least one remedy. In North Carolina, it’s the state constitution. In Maryland, it’s the possibility of a bipartisan process. And in Michigan, there’s a powerful voter initiative.
Read our detailed state-by-state analysis!
A New York Times rundown today on current efforts, in various forms and forums:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/21/opinion/redistricting-gerrymandering-citizens-michigan.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-left-region®ion=opinion-c-col-left-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-left-region
Saw it, liked it – but it leaves out the state-constitution route, which is basically the one thing that worked this year.
Actually, it does mention its successful use in Pennsylvania:
“Finally, litigation can still be effective in some states. Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down Republican-drawn district maps for violating the state constitution –”
It is true they don’t mention that there are other states with constitutional provisions parallel to Pennsylvania’s.
oh, I’d better revise what I sent in…
100th Politics and Polls! Congrats!
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Don’t miss 99! doesn’t appear on podomatic’s list…
http://wws.princeton.edu/news-and-events/news/item/politics-polls-99-who-atticus-finch
A fascinating analysis, yet another book I want to read.
I believe the constitutional route is better and will yield change.
You mean state constitution?