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Does Olivia Munn Have Anything To Do With This Sexxxy Post On Redistricting?
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Published Mar 6, 2012
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Sadly, no. But this affects all of us! Democracy, or at least some twisted semblance of it, is important, and this morning, a federal magistrate judge unveiled a proposal that redraws the map in some some key Congressional districts across the state, and promises to stir up some hyper-partisan hyperbole.
The proposal completely eliminates two congressional seats, including that of Republican Bob Turner, who won the special election following the Anthony Weiner scandal. The redistricting plan would likely pit the freshman representative against powerful veteran Rep. Gregory Meeks in a battle for the largely African-American and Democratic Queens district he has held since 1998.
Further upstate, Democratic Rep. Maurice Hinchey's district in the Hudson Valley will be eliminated and absorbed into surrounding districts. Hinchey announced in January that he would not seek re-election. Conversely, the ethically challenged representative from Harlem, Charles Rangel, would see his influence stretch well into the Bronx, absorbing a largely Hispanic demographic.
U.S. Magistrate Roanne Mann was tasked with the redistricting efforts following inaction from Albany. However, state leaders still have the opportunity to put forth their own proposal which would take precedence. Time is of the essence if candidates want to know who to collect signatures from. The petitioning period for potential congressional candidates to get on a primary ballot begins March 20.
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