Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Turnabout Is Fair Play?
California Republicans are unhappy with the new redistricting map from the state's independent commission. They say it favors Democratic Congressmen. If so, that is a turnabout since Republicans in other states have manipulated lines to favor their candidates and incumbents. Everyone dislikes gerrymandering but it seems impossible not to do it. The shift of a line from one street to another is enough to put a district in play and incumbents will react angrily. Or, retire rather than face voters again. Congressmen like safe seats that allow them to legislate without serious competition at the polls. They can also avoid the grind every two years to secure their seats for another term. In another nine years expect the gerrymandering fight all over again. In politics, turnabout is fair play.
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