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Hello, Gerrymandering: NY's Sucky Proposed Redistricting Maps Will Probably Get Vetoed

Yesterday, the NY State "Legislative Task Force On Demographic Research And Reappointment" unveiled its proposed maps for redrawn State Senate and Assembly districts. And they are really horrible. For instance, here's how the AP describes the maps: "Among the proposed [Senate] districts are six now represented by Democrats in Queens which would be reduced to three, forcing potential two-way battles by incumbent Democrats in one district in the shape of a lobster," ...

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Last Updated ( Friday, 27 January 2012 14:55 )  

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0 # Roy 2012-01-27 21:16
Here we go again.......
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0 # Lawrence 2012-01-27 13:50
They did it, part of Elmont is in Queens NOW.
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