Its something that occurred to me this morning when I woke up and checked all the news. But if its ALL maps that are effected, we'll probably see a lot of supermajorities at the state level. meaning we can ram through a lot of stuff at the state level if non RINOs get in.
On top of that, you will probably have a massive red shift in blue states that use this strategy as well. NY for example, while maybe not turn into a red state as far as the state level house/senate goes, would probably become more competitive. Likewise, swing states (PA, MI, etc.) would probably swing back to being mixed government states with liberal governors and republican legislatures.
And all of this is without accounting for cheating, which would further boost red positions/margins if we finally stomp it out.
Just food for thought.
Yes. From what I understand the ruling applies to all levels of govt. fed, state, and local.
That's what I'm thinking. Racism is illegal everywhere in the country. States aren't allowed to do it either.
It should give states the authority to end all black drawn districts.
And remember: every seat we flip is worth two. Plus one for us and minus one for them.
I am sure that the maps have been ready, just waiting for the ruling. I think PA will go red anyway. Trump’s steel deal for Pittsburgh and the $5,000 bonus that went with it, will likely flip a lot of votes to Red. Leaving Philly and Harrisburg as the only two blue areas.
I'm sure it will help flip some voters. The one problem I see is a LOT of people don't vote in the midterm elections, and even more don't vote in primaries. We need to crack that nut to take advantage of the new red voters.
Drawing maps for voters, whether the boundaries are for federal seats or state house seats, gerrymandering would not apply for the same purpose.
However, scotus is offering reflections of law, instead of the true color. Just like churches with scripture, orating their reflection to fit culture/politics. Courts are bending law for their friends, and Masters who got them appointed.