Illinois Redistricting Update: Democrats’ Secret Power Play

[brooklynite]

Source: Cook Political Report

May 19, 2011

House Editor David Wasserman writes:

Behind closed doors in Springfield, it’s a story of brass-knuckled Democrats and white-knuckled Republicans. A select few of the most influential Democrats in state politics are putting the finishing touches on a new Congressional map that would radically reshape the state’s presence in Washington for the next decade. The map would erase much of the current map, give favored incumbent Democrats safe haven from tough primaries and general elections, and threaten to end the careers of up to six GOP members of Congress. According to several sources, the map could be unveiled as early as this week and could reach a vote and Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk with little to no public input.

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I believe in non-partisan redistricting and openly competitive seats. But if the Republicans don't want to play fair (here in NY, they want the redistricting reform put into the State Constitution, which conveniently means it wouldn't take effect this time), I don't feel we need to unilaterally.