Federal Court to GOP – “Checkmate”

[hue]

http://bdgrdemocracy.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/federal-court-to-gop-checkmate/

The Federal Court this morning called the GOP bluff in the Wisconsin Redistricting case, ruling that legislators could return to redraw highly controversial and partisan maps at the court’s request. We will know within hours if Republican Legislators will heed the court’s advice, and return to the “drawing board” to create less partisan maps.

As of this writing, GOP lawmakers have yet to contact any Democratic Leadership to consult on a potential new redistricting process. Expect the GOP and their attorneys to proceed with the trial on Thursday morning, relying on “adherence” to the Voting Rights Act as defense of the new maps.

[southernyankeebelle]

1. Well how is this going to help democrats if the republicans don't even call on democrats to come to

the table? I don't get it. Unless leaving the democrats out of it then the courts will do it. Maybe that is it. Does anyone know?

[Homer12]

2. Democrats win in the court of public opinion

Which means more votes against republicans.

[southernyankeebelle]

3. Yes public opinion is one thing. Do you think it will help in districts that will be leaning right?