It's a bit moot to debate now, but here is a response to most of your comments.
2. Yes
3. Read it again. It says it happens--not how it happens.
5. More mushy middle.
6. He can't adjust the schedule or it would be beyond election day.
7. Maybe he changed his tune:
McPherson says new lines can't be in place for 2006 elections
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/n/a/2005/05/17/state/n172956D43.DTL
10. No. Districts would be used BEFORE voter approval, and those elected would remain in office through the term, even if the districts were disapproved--see excerpt that I posted here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1510407/posts?page=86#86
(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")