The three cases decided Friday were Perry v. Perez, No 11-713, on the Texas House, Perry v. Davis, No. 11-714, on redistricting the State Senate, and Perry v. Perez, No. 11-715, on the House of Representatives.
The three cases before the Supreme Court justices were Perry v. Perez, No 11-713, on the Texas House, Perry v. Davis, No. 11-714, on redistricting the State Senate, and Perry v. Perez, No. 11-715, on the House of Representatives.
The Democrats knew they would get hammered on redistricting.
The compromise on redistricting divided government reform groups.
"Republicans are in the best position since modern redistricting began," said Tim Storey, an expert on redistricting at the National Conference of State Legislatures.
But he said that retaking the House would have an impact on redistricting as well.
Just try to find a well-balanced Texas voter who is keeping score on redistricting machinations.
It is rarely difficult to find a good seat at a public hearing on redistricting.
The court could, and should, use it to establish constitutional limits on redistricting for partisan advantage.
Listen to Coffman's thoughts on redistricting on Hugh Hewitt 7.18.14.
