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The left has a right to be happy with redrawn Pennsylvania lines

David Popp, a member of Fair Districts PA, Bedford County, gives examples of changing Congressional districts during a public forum on redistricting at the University of Pittsburgh and Johnstown in Johnstown, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. (John Rucosky/The Tribune-Democrat via AP)

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David Popp, a member of Fair Districts PA, Bedford County, gives examples of changing Congressional districts during a public forum on redistricting at the University of Pittsburgh and Johnstown in Johnstown, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. (John Rucosky/The Tribune-Democrat via AP)
By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Feb 22, 2018

New district lines drawn in Pennsylvania will make a difference in this fall's midterm elections. A roundup of editorials Thursday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the left:

The Problem with Pennsylvania's new map

From The National Journal: It boils down to whoever draws the map holds the power. Both parties have benefited, at times, in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania is now the key to a Democratic House

From Bloomberg: Democrats definitely got a boost with Pennsylvania’s redrawn map. How much of a boost is yet to be seen.

Can the Trump administration rig the Census?

From former Attorney General Eric Holder: There are few things more important to the electoral process than citizens participating in the Census

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