[normy]

I would have to dissagree that non-partisan methods are best. Republicans own the Senate, the Gov. the Lt. Gov. and most of the power in Texas because we want it that way. Our representation in the U.S. House does not come close to reflecting that and it should.

[2banana]

would have to dissagree that non-partisan methods are best. Republicans own the Senate, the Gov. the Lt. Gov. and most of the power in Texas because we want it that way. Our representation in the U.S. House does not come close to reflecting that and it should.

Wouldn't make more sense to use county boundaries or "natural boundaries" (rivers, highways, mountains, etc.) so that real communities are reflected in the person voted into office. It seems really silly to see these convoluted boundaries (like running along a highway) that ties people to an "election" boundary yet these same people would never see each other in the store or church. How can they have the same perspective on issues? I also think if common sense boundaries were used, it would nearly match who "owns" the Senate, the Gov. the Lt. Gov.

Not that I am feeling any guilt on the democrat position.