Is Tom Delay The Next Enron?

[bachanon]

regardless of the intentions of mr. delay. the legislature has in it's power the ability to redraw the lines under the circumstances in which it has occurred. the courts want to look closer to make sure that it is not specifically partisan. simply because it came out mostly republican (in a mostly republican state) does not mean the legislative reasons for redistricting are specifically partisan.

i realize it sounds like a free ride for mr. delay but the law is written to be interpreted by the courts (not plain). simply because the redistricting is going to be reviewed does not make it criminal or suspect.

hate tom delay if you will, but consider these issues when people you agree with are in power and doing the same.

i agree with subdude's assertion that a non-political entity should be drawing the boundaries.

[westguy]

regardless of the intentions of mr. delay. the legislature has in it's power the ability to redraw the lines under the circumstances in which it has occurred. the courts want to look closer to make sure that it is not specifically partisan. simply because it came out mostly republican (in a mostly republican state) does not mean the legislative reasons for redistricting are specifically partisan.

Rick Perry had to opportunity to call a special session in 2001, but opted to let the three-judge panel decide. Then he waited until the Republicans won the legislature in 2002 (who themselves had been redistricted into power), to call the special sessions for the Perrymandering. That was very partisan.

[Pumapayam]

Actually Leonardo Dicaprio is the next Enron big screen movie.

[west20th]

regardless of the intentions of mr. delay. the legislature has in it's power the ability to redraw the lines under the circumstances in which it has occurred. the courts want to look closer to make sure that it is not specifically partisan. simply because it came out mostly republican (in a mostly republican state) does not mean the legislative reasons for redistricting are specifically partisan.

OK but no crying when the Democrats redistrict when they take over. That won't happen in Texas anytime soon but it will in other states. The GOP has set the precedent. Doing it every ten years with the census just made so much more sense.