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Redistricting

Reuters Election 2012 –

Reuters provides the latest election news and polling data for races across the country.  Current polling data on Reuters Election 2012 indicate that Obama has a 227 to 180 advantage over Romney in the electoral college.  However, most of the ten … Continue reading

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Barney Frank To Retire –

Congressman Barney Frank has announced that he will not seek another term. Frank has been in Congress for 16 terms and was expected to retire in 2014. Redistricting played a role in his decision to retire in 2012. Newly drawn congressional maps shifted his district … Continue reading

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Virginia State Senate Shifts To GOP –

The GOP needed to pick up two seats in the Virginia State Senate to gain control and they may have succeeded.  Republicans picked up one race and are ahead by 86 votes in another contest.  Republican control of  the State Senate would move … Continue reading

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GOP Gains In North Carolina Redistricting –

The draft map for redistricting in North Carolina strongly favors Republicans.  The new districts solidify current Republican seats and place four Democratic seats into Republican leaning districts.  The four Democrats that are in danger of losing are Brad Miller, Heath … Continue reading

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Census Shifts House Seats –

There has been a major shift in political influence towards the south and west.  Census data indicates that Texas will gain 4 seats, Florida 2 seats, Georgia and South Carolina will also gain.  North Carolina is a state that will keep the same … Continue reading

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Texas Gains Seats –

Texas is set to gain at least three and possibly four Congressional seats due to population growth.  Texas Republicans dominate the redistricting process for the state and are expected to pick up several seats in the process.  In general, Republicans are expected … Continue reading

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Redistricting Edge –

 Republicans and Democrats are fighting to gain the redistricting edge that will yield Congressional gains in the 2012 election.  Republicans are investing heavily in five states that may bring 25-30 new Republicans to Washington in 2012.  The five states are Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, … Continue reading

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Cook Political Report –

A top resource for political insiders is the Cook Political Report.  They provide insight and analysis on State and Federal races.  A quick look at their breakdown indicates that Republicans are expected to achieve gains in both House and Senate … Continue reading

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