Tag Archives: Redistricting

“The Worst Candidate in History”

Posted on December 27, 2012 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

Tea Party Nation finally tells us what they really think — that Mitt Romney was the “worst candidate in history.” Tea Party Nation founder Judson Phillips on Thursday disputed that President Obama claimed a mandate in November’s election, arguing that … Continue reading →

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Intentionally Discriminatory

Posted on August 28, 2012 at 4:45 pm by JM Ashby

Good news — a three-judge panel in Texas ruled today that Texas’ new redistricting plan was designed to intentionally discriminate against minorities, meaning the law is toast. A redistricting plan signed by Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) intentionally discriminated against … Continue reading →

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Redistricting

Posted on November 5, 2011 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Jeff Parker In other news, the first recall of a state legislator in Arizona’s history will take place on Tuesday, with Senate President Russell Pearce facing a fellow Republican challenger. Russell Pearce was the mastermind behind Arizona’s original … Continue reading →

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