The Dems know that and have been trying, but the GOP hold on the rural areas, particularly in the northern part of the state, has been many years in evolving. It likely will take no less time, a lot of money, and some very different messaging to change that, all in the face of the stiff headwinds that tribal politics have created that ma…
The Dems know that and have been trying, but the GOP hold on the rural areas, particularly in the northern part of the state, has been many years in evolving. It likely will take no less time, a lot of money, and some very different messaging to change that, all in the face of the stiff headwinds that tribal politics have created that make a very hard job that much more difficult. In retrospect the Democrats should have instituted fair electoral maps when they had the chance, pre-2011, and done some other things very differently. But that ship has sailed. We now deal with the consequences of those missed opportunities.
I live in WI too. Please help me out. What is "The People's Maps Commission"? Is that just BS? Their mission/purpose statement: "Legislative redistricting maps prepared though a nonpartisan process by Commissioners selected from each of Wisconsin’s eight congressional districts, emphasizing: transparency, robust public participation, independence, outstanding expert assistance, and attention to all applicable legal criteria."
The Dems know that and have been trying, but the GOP hold on the rural areas, particularly in the northern part of the state, has been many years in evolving. It likely will take no less time, a lot of money, and some very different messaging to change that, all in the face of the stiff headwinds that tribal politics have created that make a very hard job that much more difficult. In retrospect the Democrats should have instituted fair electoral maps when they had the chance, pre-2011, and done some other things very differently. But that ship has sailed. We now deal with the consequences of those missed opportunities.
I live in WI too. Please help me out. What is "The People's Maps Commission"? Is that just BS? Their mission/purpose statement: "Legislative redistricting maps prepared though a nonpartisan process by Commissioners selected from each of Wisconsin’s eight congressional districts, emphasizing: transparency, robust public participation, independence, outstanding expert assistance, and attention to all applicable legal criteria."
It is Department of Administration, i.e. from the Governor's office. Consider it a wish list. In Wisconsin, the Legislature draws the maps.