Ohioans--Congressional Redistricting??

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"Ohio Republicans may take a cue from state legislators in Texas and Colorado and tinker with the lines that shape their congressional districts.

Ohio Democrats emerged unscathed from redistricting after the 2000 census when district lines were redrawn to reflect changes in population -- even though the GOP controlled the entire process. The reason? Republicans did not want to anger Rep. Sherrod Brown (D), who threatened to run against Gov. Bob Taft if his district was changed.

Now some Republicans are looking at carving up northeast Ohio, which would reshape the seats of Brown, Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich (D), and possibly other House members. "I've seen some plans floating around to do some line adjustments," state GOP Chairman Bob Bennett said."


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A16860-2003Aug19.html">More Here

They can't get away with this. It should be illegal! Damn Republican crooks.

The Dems in this state are brewing up anger...this would be the power grab that would spark us into full revolt.

And with me trying a run at one of the "safe" Repuke seats, I could use it as a campaigning tool against the fascists.

Incidentally, the 2000 redistricting was done by the legislature. There would be NO excuse for them to try it again this year.

that photo is so cuuuute. You could be Dean's little brother.

:)

Little brother? Cool.

Hey, I'd be happy to be his little Representative......yes, Mr. President, I'll be happy to propose this piece of legislature for you. And have you lost weight? You look smashing!

Regula could use it against you. Using terms like "fascists" and "Repukes" does not reflect well on your reputation. It makes look you sophomoric and immature. I am not trying to tell you what to do, but you should realize that what you say here could very well end up in a negative ad or in a press release later. This is constructive criticism. Everything you do is now in the public eye. You need to act like you are on TV here because I am sure that the opposition research from Regula's campaign is reading this board.

If they do that, then the gloves are officially off and we should redraw OK and NM. What's the quorum requirement in Ohio?

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Rule 10. (Majority Constitutes Quorum, Less May Compel Attendance.) A majority of all members elected to the Senate shall constitute a quorum, but a less number may compel the attendance of absent members or adjourn from day to day.

Rule 11. (Absence of Quorum, No Business, Procedure.) Should a roll call show the absence of a quorum, the President shall direct the Sergeant-at-Arms to dispatch the Sergeant-at-Arms's messengers for the absentees and until a quorum is present no business shall be in order except a motion to adjourn and the enforcement of the attendance of the absentees.