07-01-2022, 07:38 PM
(06-29-2022, 02:06 AM)grampahol Wrote: I don't think it is a sure thing for Rs in the mid terms since the hearings and the DOJ hot on the trail..
Toss a bunch of them in the hoosegow and there goes the mid terms.. Funny how trying to overthrow democracy works with elections.
Unfortunately, the fall (specifically October) will also bring the Moore v. Harper case before the SCOTUS. This is the case brought by North Carolina Republicans that involved a gerrymandering attempt that conflicted with NC law.
At the heart of said appeal will be the theory of "Independent State Legislative Doctrine". The intent is to grant state legislatures far more power over election laws and block state courts from hearing challenges of process, which includes redrawing districts.
With previous compositions of the Court, I doubt this appeal would have even been considered. However, four Justices (minimum required) agreed to hear this one. Given the recent decisions passed down by this Court's majority, there is most definitely reason for concern.
