Democrats win another battle against Republican corruption

[NYcarbineer]

Pennsylvania court orders new congressional map due to gerrymandering

"(Reuters) - Pennsylvania’s top court on Monday threw out the state’s congressional map, ruling that Republican legislators unlawfully sought partisan advantage, and gave them three weeks to rework it in a decision that could boost Democratic chances of retaking the U.S. House of Representatives."

The more elections that Republicans have to win fair and square, the fewer they will win. Awesome.

 

[Bootney Lee Farnsworth]

The more elections that Republicans have to win fair and square, the fewer they will win. Awesome.

That's what Republicans said after 50+ years of Democrats gerrymandering the fuck out of everything.

 

[Darkwind]

It will likely be appealed before the deadline.

However, I could hope that fair redistricting would occur in all our states. If the congressional districts were drawn fairly, the Democrats would lose even more seats. We have already noted that the Democrats are nothing but a regional political party anyway.

 

[martybegan]

Pennsylvania court orders new congressional map due to gerrymandering

"(Reuters) - Pennsylvania’s top court on Monday threw out the state’s congressional map, ruling that Republican legislators unlawfully sought partisan advantage, and gave them three weeks to rework it in a decision that could boost Democratic chances of retaking the U.S. House of Representatives."

The more elections that Republicans have to win fair and square, the fewer they will win. Awesome.

So something Dems did for decades is now illegal....

You also forgot to mention the split on the Penn SC is 5 Dems to 2 Republicans....

 

[martybegan]

It will likely be appealed before the deadline.

However, I could hope that fair redistricting would occur in all our states. If the congressional districts were drawn fairly, the Democrats would lose even more seats. We have already noted that the Democrats are nothing but a regional political party anyway.

It may be difficult to do so, whoever set up the lawsuit was crafty, and waited until Dems won back the State SC.

Bad news for GOP: Pennsylvania Supreme Court tosses state's congressional maps

Based on the briefs filed by the challengers, the opinion will probably hold that gerrymandering violates free speech or “equal elections” provisions of the PA Constitution.

But the reasoning doesn’t matter all that much because, as the court went out of its way to emphasize in today’s filing, the ruling rests on the “sole basis” of the “Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” In other words, it is unlikely that the U.S. Supreme Court will review this decision, since federal courts cannot challenge a state court’s interpretation of state law.

 

[NYcarbineer]

Pennsylvania court orders new congressional map due to gerrymandering

"(Reuters) - Pennsylvania’s top court on Monday threw out the state’s congressional map, ruling that Republican legislators unlawfully sought partisan advantage, and gave them three weeks to rework it in a decision that could boost Democratic chances of retaking the U.S. House of Representatives."

The more elections that Republicans have to win fair and square, the fewer they will win. Awesome.

So something Dems did for decades is now illegal....

You also forgot to mention the split on the Penn SC is 5 Dems to 2 Republicans....

Funny post.

 

[NYcarbineer]

It will likely be appealed before the deadline.

However, I could hope that fair redistricting would occur in all our states. If the congressional districts were drawn fairly, the Democrats would lose even more seats. We have already noted that the Democrats are nothing but a regional political party anyway.

It may be difficult to do so, whoever set up the lawsuit was crafty, and waited until Dems won back the State SC.

Bad news for GOP: Pennsylvania Supreme Court tosses state's congressional maps

Based on the briefs filed by the challengers, the opinion will probably hold that gerrymandering violates free speech or “equal elections” provisions of the PA Constitution.

But the reasoning doesn’t matter all that much because, as the court went out of its way to emphasize in today’s filing, the ruling rests on the “sole basis” of the “Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” In other words, it is unlikely that the U.S. Supreme Court will review this decision, since federal courts cannot challenge a state court’s interpretation of state law.

So amend the Constitution to prohibit Democrats from serving on state courts.

 

[Darkwind]

It will likely be appealed before the deadline.

However, I could hope that fair redistricting would occur in all our states. If the congressional districts were drawn fairly, the Democrats would lose even more seats. We have already noted that the Democrats are nothing but a regional political party anyway.

It may be difficult to do so, whoever set up the lawsuit was crafty, and waited until Dems won back the State SC.

Bad news for GOP: Pennsylvania Supreme Court tosses state's congressional maps

Based on the briefs filed by the challengers, the opinion will probably hold that gerrymandering violates free speech or “equal elections” provisions of the PA Constitution.

But the reasoning doesn’t matter all that much because, as the court went out of its way to emphasize in today’s filing, the ruling rests on the “sole basis” of the “Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” In other words, it is unlikely that the U.S. Supreme Court will review this decision, since federal courts cannot challenge a state court’s interpretation of state law.

I'm sure that a federal appeal can be found. Just need to follow the Democrat playbook.

 

[martybegan]

Pennsylvania court orders new congressional map due to gerrymandering

"(Reuters) - Pennsylvania’s top court on Monday threw out the state’s congressional map, ruling that Republican legislators unlawfully sought partisan advantage, and gave them three weeks to rework it in a decision that could boost Democratic chances of retaking the U.S. House of Representatives."

The more elections that Republicans have to win fair and square, the fewer they will win. Awesome.

So something Dems did for decades is now illegal....

You also forgot to mention the split on the Penn SC is 5 Dems to 2 Republicans....

Funny post.

You have no real response....figures.

 

[martybegan]

It will likely be appealed before the deadline.

However, I could hope that fair redistricting would occur in all our states. If the congressional districts were drawn fairly, the Democrats would lose even more seats. We have already noted that the Democrats are nothing but a regional political party anyway.

It may be difficult to do so, whoever set up the lawsuit was crafty, and waited until Dems won back the State SC.

Bad news for GOP: Pennsylvania Supreme Court tosses state's congressional maps

Based on the briefs filed by the challengers, the opinion will probably hold that gerrymandering violates free speech or “equal elections” provisions of the PA Constitution.

But the reasoning doesn’t matter all that much because, as the court went out of its way to emphasize in today’s filing, the ruling rests on the “sole basis” of the “Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” In other words, it is unlikely that the U.S. Supreme Court will review this decision, since federal courts cannot challenge a state court’s interpretation of state law.

So amend the Constitution to prohibit Democrats from serving on state courts.

Nothing can prohibit Democrats from gaming the system until the system is changed, or Progressives gain a conscience.

 

[martybegan]

It will likely be appealed before the deadline.

However, I could hope that fair redistricting would occur in all our states. If the congressional districts were drawn fairly, the Democrats would lose even more seats. We have already noted that the Democrats are nothing but a regional political party anyway.

It may be difficult to do so, whoever set up the lawsuit was crafty, and waited until Dems won back the State SC.

Bad news for GOP: Pennsylvania Supreme Court tosses state's congressional maps

Based on the briefs filed by the challengers, the opinion will probably hold that gerrymandering violates free speech or “equal elections” provisions of the PA Constitution.

But the reasoning doesn’t matter all that much because, as the court went out of its way to emphasize in today’s filing, the ruling rests on the “sole basis” of the “Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” In other words, it is unlikely that the U.S. Supreme Court will review this decision, since federal courts cannot challenge a state court’s interpretation of state law.

I'm sure that a federal appeal can be found. Just need to follow the Democrat playbook.

It may be found, but how long will it take to get a Stay?

 

[Darkwind]

It will likely be appealed before the deadline.

However, I could hope that fair redistricting would occur in all our states. If the congressional districts were drawn fairly, the Democrats would lose even more seats. We have already noted that the Democrats are nothing but a regional political party anyway.

It may be difficult to do so, whoever set up the lawsuit was crafty, and waited until Dems won back the State SC.

Bad news for GOP: Pennsylvania Supreme Court tosses state's congressional maps

Based on the briefs filed by the challengers, the opinion will probably hold that gerrymandering violates free speech or “equal elections” provisions of the PA Constitution.

But the reasoning doesn’t matter all that much because, as the court went out of its way to emphasize in today’s filing, the ruling rests on the “sole basis” of the “Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” In other words, it is unlikely that the U.S. Supreme Court will review this decision, since federal courts cannot challenge a state court’s interpretation of state law.

I'm sure that a federal appeal can be found. Just need to follow the Democrat playbook.

It may be found, but how long will it take to get a Stay?

Well, it will have to happen inside of three weeks. They're probably out Judge shopping as we speak. Like I said, a play from the Democrat playbook.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

"Republican legislators unlawfully sought partisan advantage..."

And they're doing the same in other states.

 

[martybegan]

"Republican legislators unlawfully sought partisan advantage..."

And they're doing the same in other states.

Something democrats have NEVER done.......

/sarcasm.

 

[NYcarbineer]

Pennsylvania court orders new congressional map due to gerrymandering

"(Reuters) - Pennsylvania’s top court on Monday threw out the state’s congressional map, ruling that Republican legislators unlawfully sought partisan advantage, and gave them three weeks to rework it in a decision that could boost Democratic chances of retaking the U.S. House of Representatives."

The more elections that Republicans have to win fair and square, the fewer they will win. Awesome.

So something Dems did for decades is now illegal....

You also forgot to mention the split on the Penn SC is 5 Dems to 2 Republicans....

Funny post.

You have no real response....figures.

There is nothing of value in your post. That's what makes it funny.

 

[martybegan]

Pennsylvania court orders new congressional map due to gerrymandering

"(Reuters) - Pennsylvania’s top court on Monday threw out the state’s congressional map, ruling that Republican legislators unlawfully sought partisan advantage, and gave them three weeks to rework it in a decision that could boost Democratic chances of retaking the U.S. House of Representatives."

The more elections that Republicans have to win fair and square, the fewer they will win. Awesome.

So something Dems did for decades is now illegal....

You also forgot to mention the split on the Penn SC is 5 Dems to 2 Republicans....

Funny post.

You have no real response....figures.

There is nothing of value in your post. That's what makes it funny.

I stated the obvious truth, something people like you willful ignore.

 

[Pogo]

Pennsylvania's Gerrymandered House Map Struck Down

>> The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state’s US House maps were based on a Republican partisan gerrymander that violated the state’s constitution — and struck them down.

Republicans dominated in the 2010 elections in Pennsylvania, winning control of the governorship and the state house, and holding on to the state senate. So when the once-a-decade redistricting process kicked off the following year, the GOP was in a powerful position. The party could redraw the state’s US House of Representatives districts however it liked, cutting Democrats out of the process entirely.

.... The ruling states that Pennsylvania’s government has until February 15 to get a new map through the legislature and signed into law. If they fail to do so — a likely prospect, since the state has a Republican-controlled legislature and Democratic governor — the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will take over the process and institute a new map. (The court has a Democratic majority.)

Republicans have appealed the ruling to the US Supreme Court, but it is unclear whether the justices will get involved with a matter of state law.

To get a sense of how powerful Pennsylvania’s gerrymander was, consider that, in 2012, Democratic candidates won slightly more votes in US House elections and Barack Obama won the state. But the state’s 18 House seats didn’t split 9-9 between the parties — instead, Republicans won 13 seats there, and continued to win them for the rest of the decade.

Republicans currently hold the majority in the entire House of Representatives by 24 seats (assuming no special elections result in partisan change) — and the Pennsylvania gerrymander could be responsible for four of those seats. That’s a massive amount when you keep in mind that it’s just one state.

Furthermore, the ruling comes at a time when Democrats already sensed opportunity in Pennsylvania. A combination of retirements, scandals, and suburban voters’ repulsion of Trump have rattled the GOP’s House delegation there. Still, the existing map was so tough for Democrats that they were wary of setting their sights too high. A new map could change everything.

Pennsylvania’s House map was a contender for “gerrymander of the decade”​

You’ll notice that the map above isn’t particularly clean. It’s full of jagged edges, weird outcroppings, and strange shapes. That’s no accident: Republicans tried to pack Democratic-leaning areas together into very few districts. The hoped-for result was that the GOP would lose a few districts by large margins, yet win a majority of districts comfortably and consistently.

That’s exactly what happened. In statewide elections, Pennsylvania was a competitive swing state. But in all three US House election years since, the partisan split of the results has been completely unchanged: 13 Republicans have won, and just 5 Democrats have. (This was a particularly stunning result in 2012, when Barack Obama won statewide, and Democratic candidates won more votes in House elections than Republicans did.)

As far back as 2011, Sean Trende of RealClearPolitics suggested Pennsylvania’s map could be “the gerrymander of the decade.” And a 2017 report by the Brennan Center concluded that Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina’s House maps had “the most extreme levels of partisan bias” in the country, and estimated that Pennsylvania delivered Republicans three or four extra seats on average.

​

Excellent. First my current state, now my birth state.

Long overdue. Gerrymandering must die.

It continues to astound me that we have wags whining endlessly about "voter fraud", real or imagined, yet this kind of voter fraud, hey that's fine as long as it benefits "my team". Hypocrites.


flacaltenn

 

[NYcarbineer]

Pennsylvania court orders new congressional map due to gerrymandering

"(Reuters) - Pennsylvania’s top court on Monday threw out the state’s congressional map, ruling that Republican legislators unlawfully sought partisan advantage, and gave them three weeks to rework it in a decision that could boost Democratic chances of retaking the U.S. House of Representatives."

The more elections that Republicans have to win fair and square, the fewer they will win. Awesome.

So something Dems did for decades is now illegal....

You also forgot to mention the split on the Penn SC is 5 Dems to 2 Republicans....

Funny post.

You have no real response....figures.

There is nothing of value in your post. That's what makes it funny.

I stated the obvious truth, something people like you willful ignore.

the obvious truth that apparently is pointless.

 

[PredFan]

Pennsylvania court orders new congressional map due to gerrymandering

"(Reuters) - Pennsylvania’s top court on Monday threw out the state’s congressional map, ruling that Republican legislators unlawfully sought partisan advantage, and gave them three weeks to rework it in a decision that could boost Democratic chances of retaking the U.S. House of Representatives."

The more elections that Republicans have to win fair and square, the fewer they will win. Awesome.

In real talk, the democrats are using gerrymandering to take a seat that the GOP gerrymandered to get.

 

[Bootney Lee Farnsworth]

And they're doing the same in other states.

Just like the Democrats have done for 50+ years.

I don't want to hear any whining from Dems on this issue. They can fuck off.