I guess it is an artifact of the post-2000 census redistricting plan in California which emphasized creating safe congressional districts, but the Golden State-GOP has been largely immune to the massive setbacks seen in other areas of the country over the last two election cycles. That may be about to change, with the DCCC targeting eight separate incumbent Republicans in 2010. Apparently, Republican registration in California is ‘dropping like a stone’. One thing I’m fairly sure of is that the Democrats could pick up at least eight seats after the 2010 census if the districts are drawn more competitively.
About The Author
BooMan
Martin Longman a contributing editor at the Washington Monthly. He is also the founder of Booman Tribune and Progress Pond. He has a degree in philosophy from Western Michigan University.
2 Comments
Recent Posts
- Day 14: Louisiana Senator Approvingly Compares Trump to Stalin
- Day 13: Elon Musk Flexes His Muscles
- Day 12: While Elon Musk Takes Over, We Podcast With Driftglass and Blue Gal
- Day 11: Harm of Fascist Regime’s Foreign Aid Freeze Comes Into View
- Day 10: The Fascist Regime Blames a Plane Crash on Nonwhite People
“Safe” Congressional districts, huh. They have the same type cowards in Illinois, where I was living during the last redistricting. Illinois, as a result of the 2000 census lost one seat in the house. They went from 20 to 19 seats. The 19th CD is unbelievably gerrymandered. It used to be my home and John Shimkus (R) is still flogging the same old line and the rubes keep sending him back to congress.
Instead of “safe” seats for each party, the Dems should follow Dean’s 50 state strategy concept and set out to compete everywhere.
I think only one of California’s 52 districts changed hands over the last two cycles. Compare that to Ohio or Pennsylvania.