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...final report states: “It is the fervent hope of every member of our policy group that by [the 2010 census], in each of the fifty states, a system is in place to redistrict sensibly...
...More than 150 years ago, Sam Houston ruled over the independent Republic of Texas, where the range ran free and governmental lunacy flourished on its own—spurning Santa Anna and Uncle Sam alike. Texas lawmakers have shown their preference for far-fetched gambits when it comes to redistricting. Maybe the time has come to follow Sam Houston’s example and let Texas redistrict itself out of the Union...
...most recent attempt to redistrict the state of Louisiana, several of the eight districts wiggled and wobbled, extending amoeba-like pseudopods in all directions in attempts to corral voters. Of course, these voters had to meet certain demographic characteristics. One district in the central part of the state wandered in every compass direction and, even worse, wasn't even contiguous. In fairness, Texas, North Carolina and Massachusetts had similarly strange boundaries...
...states try to redistrict, recriminations-and fists...
...seats out of a total 7,562. They achieved a majority in 13 additional chambers and increased from four to twelve the number of states where they control both houses. "This is the most profound change for us," said Brock. He was relieved because state legislatures will redistrict after the 1980 census. If the Republicans had not made considerable gains, they might have been gerrymandered to near oblivion. In 1976, it is estimated, the Republicans won 42% of the total congressional vote but captured only 33% of the seats in the House. Now Republicans figure that they...