Posted on 02/09/2010 4:48:08 PM PST by mnehring
Great. If you have anything to report back, please ping me.
Thanks.
Now THAT'S interesting. Tough sell though, IMHO. The ONE thing I looked for they didn't put on their web site was what the demographics would look over time. Given that metropolitan cess pools have steadily gained population in relation to rural areas, how would the voting blocs change compared to what they are now? Would the generally more conservative suburbs pick up more representives by comparision? OR, would they be about the same as they are now? IOW, aside from having a rep closer to home and more accessible would there be any benefit to those that hold to traditional values? For my part, I would rather see the actual powers move back to the states where they were originally envisioned by the Founders.
BTW Meek, this town hall meeting is just down the road from you is it not? Any plans to check it out?
Thanks, Moraine.
I would not think of increased House Members in terms of a conservative or liberal pick up. (Although I think that based on the population BASE that votes GOP in presidential elections that conservative would fair better.) Increasing the number of reps is an issue of representation and freedom. The freedom index by state indicates that New Hampshire is the most free and California is the least free. It is no coincidence that New Hampshire is the State has the most representation in its lower house while California has the least representation in its lower house.
Check your Freepmail.
FWIW, and this is JMHO: I would rather we conservatives work within the present system to make the necessary “adjustments” than rework the system right now. It is certainly something to consider and debate down the road but for now I think most people would feel more in their comfort zones beating the loony left on the current playing field. If Americans are in fact waking up, we’re liable to see some dramatic changes as early as this year. Praying for the best, preparing for the worst...
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