Why a legislator needs to be seen betting on an armadillo race
Friday, June 17, 2011
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Gerrymandering during the process of redistricting that takes place every ten years has been criticised for decreasing the responsiveness of legislatures to the needs and wants of America as a whole, and instead reinforcing partisanship, and clogging up democracy.
The state of California has just enacted a new proposal whereby an independent body redraws district boundaries rather than the politicians themselves. This could open up elections to genuine competition and act as a template for other states in the US.
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Here is a link to a short clip on the significance of gerrymandering - and the armadillo race
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