WI Supreme Court favors Dem Gov redistricting proposal

[luv2fly]

While it sounds like good news, any celebration of this is wasted energy. The GQP will remain firmly in control of Wisconsin for years to come.

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday adopted “least change” legislative and congressional redistricting maps submitted by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, a plan that largely preserves the current district lines that give Republicans majorities.

That means that Republicans are highly likely to remain in the majority as they have been for the past decade. But the maps adopted by the court were not as favorable to the GOP as other alternatives submitted by the Republican-controlled Legislature and conservatives that the court rejected.

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The conservative-controlled court had previously said it would not make significant changes to the boundary lines that were already in place and created by Republicans in 2011, limiting the ability of Evers and liberals to submit maps more favorable to Democrats.

The Evers maps would elect 44 Democrats and 55 Republicans in the Assembly, and 13 Democrats and 20 Republicans in the Senate, based on an analysis from the governor’s office. Currently, Republicans hold a 61-38 majority in the Assembly and 21-12 advantage in the Senate.

More at

https://www.channel3000.com/i/wisconsin-supreme-court-adopts-governors-redistricting-maps/

[Jimbo S]

1. I'll take it for now

It's an improvement from the current maps. It will be interesting what level of gerrymandering still exists two to four years from now.

Plus, a conservative crosses over to support Evers. This is the biggest news. I didn't think it would happen.

[luv2fly]

2. I applaud your optimism

I don't see it though.

Hagedorn has sided with the liberal justices in the past as well. He's a surprise sometimes.

[Jimbo S]

3. Baby steps

Hopefully, this will get a few seats back right away. Then just keep chipping away. The 2010 landslide was so complete that it left a hole that will take years to climb out of.