2010 Census May Give Republicans An Edge

[PhillySane]

The following is being reported on redistricting:

(CNN)
So which party is the big winner here?
It appears the Republicans, for two reasons. "Many of the population increases are expected in Republican leaning states in the South and West, while tradition strongholds of the Democrats in the North and Midwest are expected to lose population," says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland.
But there's another even more important reason. The GOP made major gains in last month's midterm elections when it comes to control of governorships and state legislatures, which have control over the redistricting process. The election results will give the Republicans a much bigger say in how the electoral map is redrawn.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/20/census-numbers-to-help-determine-which-party-controls-congress-and-the-white-house/?hpt=T2

[RandySF]

1. I hear that every 10 years.

[AndyTiedye]

4. It's True, It Was True 10 Years Ago, and 20, and 30.

It is one of the reasons our party continues to lose ground over the long run.

[BlueCaliDem]

2. CNN = Fox Lite This is old news. Redistricting will hurt sitting Repukes, too, so they

won't be all too much of a hurry to help in redistricting. Their Tea-BaggerBots might like the idea, but those in Congress today are not going to give up their seats as easily as you might think because of redistricting.

[Motown_Johnny]

3. our hope is that the people moving from blue to red areas keep voting blue

and help turn those areas

[AndyTiedye]

5. And That Democratic Votes Actually Get Counted