ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court ruling in the case ofBenisek v. Lamone:
“This is a victory for the vast majority of Marylanders who want free and fair elections and the numerous advocates from across the political spectrum who have been fighting partisan gerrymandering in our state for decades. With this unanimous ruling, the federal court is confirming what we in Maryland have known for a long time – that we have the most gerrymandered districts in the country, they were drawn this way for partisan reasons, and they violate Marylanders’ constitutional rights.
“We remain steadfastly committed to moving forward in an open and transparent manner that is free of the partisan influence that has dominated the redistricting process in Maryland for far too long. It’s past time for Marylanders to choose their representatives instead of politicians choosing their constituents, and today’s ruling is a major step in that direction.”
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I think we are going to see the real Larry Hogan now that he won re-election. A Liberal.
ReplyDeleteYup. Md should have at least 2-3 R House Reps. Thanks, O'Malley!
ReplyDeleteFun fact: Gerrymandering is actual pronounced with a hard G, as in Gary. It is named after a politician in New England who Gerry-mandered districts to his advantage.
ReplyDeleteThis is good news. Half the people in our state don't even know who their representatives are. I thought I was voting for Mary Beth and when I got to the polls, all I saw was Addie Eckhardt.
Dave T: Wow, Larry I'm impressed to see that you can read. Too bad actions speak much louder than words. I won't hold my breath waiting for the Communist Peoples Republic of Maryland to correct itself.
ReplyDeleteTime for Salisbury to do the same. We currently have Ireton’s districting Plan, which is the only reason we have Heath.
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ReplyDeleteGerrymandering has been practiced by both parties over the years in a variety of states. It's wrong everywhere, every time!
Districts should follow county and local boundaries to the greatest extent possible. If you look at the contorted districts drawn during O'Malley's reign you'll see a textbook example of what is wrong. Glad the judges saw through the fog and ordered a remedy.
Dave T, don't let the door hit you in your redneck butt on your way out!
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