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UnsteadyOwl 08/14/23 11:41:28 AM #1: |
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/14/1193420289/alabama-congressional-districts-redistricting-map
In short, Alabama's district map was found to be illegal because it disenfranchised black voters. The ruling was upheld by the Supreme Court. They released a new map that doesn't abide by the guidelines the court set out and they want it to go to the Supreme Court again hoping they'll change their ruling. Bringing an issue to the court over and over until you get the result you want is not how this is supposed to work and I don't know how far they'll even get with it. I wonder if their plan isn't just to run out the clock, to drag the process out long enough that the old district map has to be used in 2024 because the new map isn't ready. The state of Alabama is taking an unusual legal position as it heads into a closely watched court hearing this week about its congressional voting districts. --- "It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." ... Copied to Clipboard!
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HeeathLivesOn 08/14/23 11:43:13 AM #2: |
UnsteadyOwl posted...
to drag the process out long enough that the old district map has to be used in 2024 because the new map isn't readyWell, we already saw that plan in action in last year's elections Not surprising they'll keep doing it until there are consequences for it. --- 'Just sitting around the house tonight w my dog. Felt like I should be doing something important, but couldn't put my finger on it.' - Phil Kessel on USA snub ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Sir_Will 08/14/23 11:59:53 AM #3: |
UnsteadyOwl posted...
I wonder if their plan isn't just to run out the clock, to drag the process out long enough that the old district map has to be used in 2024 because the new map isn't ready.Correct. They must be stopped. --- River Song: Well, I was off to this gay gypsy bar mitzvah for the disabled when I thought 'Gosh, the Third Reich's a bit rubbish, I think i'll kill the Fuhrer' ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Were_Wyrm 08/14/23 12:03:35 PM #5: |
Fed just needs to tell them if they don't have valid districts, they don't get representatives.
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Unsuprised_Pika 08/14/23 12:05:37 PM #6: |
Everyone who voted for the illegal map again should unironically face life in prison or worse.
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UnholyMudcrab 08/14/23 12:09:05 PM #8: |
Hey look, it's exactly what I said was going to happen
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Kai_Laguna 08/14/23 12:10:19 PM #9: |
[LFAQs-redacted-quote] It's considered contempt of court, so a fine and/or jail time. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Dat_Cracka_Jax 08/14/23 12:10:36 PM #10: |
Were_Wyrm posted...
Fed just needs to tell them if they don't have valid districts, they don't get representatives.This does seem like the most straightforward punishment --- http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/8131/flame201010170949481638.jpg http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5517/cateyes.gif Rams: 7-9 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LightHawKnight 08/14/23 12:13:19 PM #11: |
I still dont get why republicans are allowed to break the rules with just slaps on the wrists and when democrats do anything remotely bad, even if it is just a stupid joke, they get removed from office.
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Xenogears15 08/14/23 12:15:11 PM #12: |
So pull federal funds when?
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UnfairRepresent 08/14/23 12:16:46 PM #14: |
LightHawKnight posted...
I still dont get why republicans are allowed to break the rules with just slaps on the wrists and when democrats do anything remotely bad, even if it is just a stupid joke, they get removed from office.Because Republicans are sociopaths with no accountability or standards Democrats have some base level of law and order and accountability. --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! http://i.imgur.com/yPw05Ob.png ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AlCalavicci 08/14/23 12:17:29 PM #15: |
Would the new maps affect current Representatives in the House? Like would the House numbers change once they fix this, or does it have to wait until a later election cycle to take hold?
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Unknown5uspect 08/14/23 12:18:50 PM #16: |
This kind of bullshit should be met with removal from public office and barring from ever holding office again tbh.
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voldothegr8 08/14/23 12:23:49 PM #18: |
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No, but pretty sure they can pull funding from the state. --- Oda break tracker 2022- 13 (3) | THE Ohio State:11-1 | Las Vegas Raiders: 6-9 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LightHawKnight 08/14/23 12:25:16 PM #19: |
UnfairRepresent posted...
Because Republicans are sociopaths with no accountability or standards I dont get why the country is fine with that though. --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ablegator 08/14/23 12:28:55 PM #20: |
so if this isnt resolved could this lead to 9 fewer electoral college votes in play and the possibility of the House choosing the president increased?
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GrandConjuraton 08/14/23 12:29:28 PM #21: |
LightHawKnight posted...
I dont get why the country is fine with that though."Owning the libs" is the only important thing to Repugs. --- Day in, day out, monotonous drought; we didn't live, we only existed. https://imgur.com/o21DN7r ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CADE_FOSTER 08/14/23 1:03:27 PM #23: |
UnholyMudcrab posted... Hey look, it's exactly what I said was going to happen ... Copied to Clipboard!
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UnsteadyOwl 08/14/23 1:25:59 PM #24: |
ablegator posted...
so if this isnt resolved could this lead to 9 fewer electoral college votes in play and the possibility of the House choosing the president increased?No. What this could end up affecting is control of the House of Representatives. If Alabama is allowed to use one of these illegal maps that disenfranchises black voters it makes it easier for Republicans to retain control of the House. --- "It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." ... Copied to Clipboard!
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