Published Brownsville Herald June 6, 2011
I have watched “redistricting 2011” with growing concern for our elected representatives. This political circus goes to great lengths to convince people that the outcome of an election is determined by our “masters” — the politicians who are the only ones who know what is good for us. It would appear that both sides care not a whit for what the voters want; they only want more power.
The situation as I see it is that the national Republican Party (not unlike Burger King Corp.) wants to ensure more congressmen (franchisees) who will follow the company line, so as to gain market share/power. The national Democratic Party (McDonald’s), which historically held the largest congressional market share for 30-plus years is trying to hold on to the congressmen/franchisees it has, especially those with seniority (bigger stores) that give extra power because of congressional rules. More »
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