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...impossible to take all partisanship out of the political process," wrote Justice David Souter said. But in Wednesday's 5-4 decision, signed by Justice Anthony Kennedy, Texas was ordered to redraw the map and undo the split that had divided Laredo between Bonilla's West Texas district and that of Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar. The addition of Democratic-leaning Latino voters to Bonilla's district could make him vulnerable in the next election. The opinion also suggested possible changes for the district represented by Democrat Lloyd Doggett, whose "fajita" district stretches from Austin to the Mexican border...
...state legislature has the opportunity to redraw Bonilla's district, but given the divisive battle over redistricting and a pending gubernatorial election, few observers expect the lawmakers to take on that task again. That leaves it up to a three judge federal panel to look at maps submitted by the parties, or to simply draw...
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...that we use to drum up support," Bailey said. The party has used DeLay's face on numerous flyers and web campaigns in past elections, and organizers say the mention of his name can inspire volunteers from across the state to converge on DeLay's old 22nd congressional district near Houston...
...issue facing U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks is whether DeLay contrived to be declared ineligible, opening the door to a replacement candidate, or whether he simply withdrew from the race. Texas law does not allow a withdrawn candidate to be replaced. Another key question before the court is whether the Texas Republican Party can declare a federal candidate ineligible. Sparks is not expected to rule until early July and his decision is sure to appealed...