I know redistricting reform is not as hot a topic as Sarah Palin's latest political misstep, John Boehner's latest sob story, Barack Obama's latest sports injury, or Glee's latest album, but especially in the wake of the completion of the census and the midterm elections, is anyone else curious why the idea of redistricting reform, or the lack thereof, hasn't even entered the national political dialogue? Am I the only one troubled by the fact that in the next few years, state assemblies across the country will go out of their way to solidify incumbencies and undermine democracy? Or am I just missing something entirely? Maybe I just have peculiar political interests...
Originally posted by wittywonkaRedistricting should be done by computer algorithm to put it beyond the reach of the "usual shenanigans" practiced by both sides.
I know redistricting reform is not as hot a topic as Sarah Palin's latest political misstep, John Boehner's latest sob story, Barack Obama's latest sports injury, or Glee's latest album, but especially in the wake of the completion of the census and the midterm elections, is anyone else curious why the idea of redistricting reform, or the lack ther ...[text shortened]... Or am I just missing something entirely? Maybe I just have peculiar political interests...
Originally posted by wittywonkaYour fear is a legitimate one. It's just a bit under the radar now.
I know redistricting reform is not as hot a topic as Sarah Palin's latest political misstep, John Boehner's latest sob story, Barack Obama's latest sports injury, or Glee's latest album, but especially in the wake of the completion of the census and the midterm elections, is anyone else curious why the idea of redistricting reform, or the lack ther ...[text shortened]... Or am I just missing something entirely? Maybe I just have peculiar political interests...
Originally posted by spruce112358Have you heard of the shortest splitline algorithm? I read about it on Wikipedia, and apparently it looks promising in every state except for Colorado, where one splitline cuts right through a large city that would otherwise likely have unified interests.
Redistricting should be done by computer algorithm to put it beyond the reach of the "usual shenanigans" practiced by both sides.
Edit: Just checked the link above.
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This will prove to be the biggest net effect of the past election cycle. Since Republicans took control of a record number of state legislatures it puts them in firm control of redrawing the new districts. They just assured themselves a greater advantage in winning US house seats for the next 10 years.