Hmmm. Well, The Clarion-Ledger took Bryant to task – rightfully so. The Ledger, in an editorial published today, also commented on the blatant partisan politics the Republican Party has infused into the fight over redrawing House and Senate districts.
An excerpt:
It's beginning to be clear why Bryant may not want too close scrutiny of Mississippi's redistricting plans.
After months of work by the joint redistricting committee, co-chaired by Sen. Terry Burton, R-Newton, Bryant has offered his own plan, saying he is concerned about a district in the Hattiesburg area. The Senate proposal creates a majority-minority district. The city, which is majority African American, now is split among three districts held by white Republicans.
The committee plan would increase minority districts; Bryant's would hold them at 13.Another excerpt (emphasis added):
Make no mistake, all redistricting is political and each party seeks advantage. But it appears Bryant and Barbour are ready to go to partisan battle, which could lead to lawsuits that could force having two elections. That would be a waste of taxpayer money. The bodies should agree on a compromise plan and quit the partisan games.
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