The delays that the pandemic caused to the 2020 census will take the state redistricting process into uncharted territory.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=1368620
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=1368620
It’s almost like no state in the history of the US ever teased out what would have to happen if the Kansas Flu of 1918 had happened in 19010 or 1920. Or that there could possible be some form of disruption in the decennial census.
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No one said gerrymandering would be easy.
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OT…
Who knew a potted plant could hire a Ghost writer?
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some are now hinting that they might turn to other data sources as they at least start their redistricting processes.
This would be a real gift to Gerry and Mander if it survived court challenges, of which there will surely be many.
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The GOP has been using other data sources for a while. That’s how WI got its districts last time ar
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I could see the GQP embracing Ouija Boards as alternative sources of data.
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The obvious solution would be to draw maps based on the available population data and adjust them as necessary when the census data becomes available. The preliminary district maps are not going to be so far off that the maps can’t be readily revised. And if you don’t want to call another legislative session to do the tweaking, create a limited purpose commission to do it or create a cause of action so the courts can do it
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Speaking of Q-Tip, how long do you suppose T**** will let him go towards getting in the 2024 race before he gives him the pollice verso
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Who in god’s name would want to read about this potted plant? And spend $25 or so?
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It’s a feature not a bug.
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ETA: I realize you were talking about Pence’s book, but replied to me about Trump dumping the Chump 
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Wow, I’ve never seen Sinema #unfiltered 
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using data that hasn’t been tested
Republicans accept a 50/50 chance of screwing their voters with a mistake. They are willing to do that, because they still believe they can lure their voters into accepting their lies.
The lives of Republican voters wasn’t better under Trump.
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Why try something more scientific and go with ley lines?
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$27.99 hardback NF.
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Republicans are determined to find any way to destroy democracy. There will be much litigation over
their “solutions.” If this political party doesn’t implode, it will be very disappointing.
Foreword to be written by The Fly. Or is that the epilogue?
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People who think he might get elected in 2024 (I don’t). Buying the book by the pallet load is a legal form of bribery.
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