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DEL.ICIO.USAmendment aims to boost independence in redistricting
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gov. Sonny Perdue’s legislation aimed at adding some independence to the process of drawing political boundaries was filed Thursday.
The proposed constitutional amendment would set up an independent panel, made up of people appointed by the governor and legislators from both parties, to draw political districts.
Currently, the highly partisan job of redistricting is left up to the General Assembly. Typically, the party in power draws boundaries to help ensure it retains power.
Perdue’s proposal faces tough sledding in the Legislature. It would need the approval of two-thirds of the General Assembly to be placed on the ballot. House Speaker Glenn Richardson (R-Hiram), has already expressed reluctance to change the current system of redistricting.
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By OvolonDekalb
February 26, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this
RED STATE I WOULD ADVISED YOU TO HOLD ON TO WHAT YOU HAVE, BECAUSE IT MAY NOT LAST FOREVER!!!!!!!! AND THEN WHAT????? IT HARD TO GIVE UP POWER WHEN YOU ARE NOT USED TO HAVING IT. IF I WAS THE SPEAKER I WOULD SIT TIGHT AND SEE WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS. WE WILL BE OK AFTER THE 08’ ELECTIONS!!!!!! TOO TOO!!!!!!!
By Mara
February 27, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this
well, at least it’s a start.
I’d much prefer to have districts drawn by computer model though.
Why?
Because we all know politicians are more intent on preserving their power than representing their constituents. I do believe that even with a bipartisan council to do the redistricting, we’ll end up with them equitably splitting the state into “safe” Republican and Democratic districts, with a few “toss-ups” thrown in to make it look good.