US House Redistricting: Pennsylvania

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At the time (and even in 2004 as the old-time forumites know), PA-13 was expected to be competitive.

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Looks like the GOP got its legislative maps. Dem districts in Western PA relocated to Republican Philadelphia suburbs.

Do we have maps out?

They haven't been uploaded to the website yet. I was texted a picture of just the Northeast Philly portion. I doubt you guys are interested in that. 

Yep.  I can see why you're not happy.  John Taylor will be the only GOP Rep in Philly and even he's vulnerable.  Didn't crack 60% last time.  And I don't think his district will be any more Pubbie in the future.  I guess the Dems wanted to protect McGeehan.  I would have drawn Taylor's seat up the river if I were the GOP. 

This is all good for the GOP at the state level, but similar adjustments to the Congressional map could benefit Dems.

Is John Taylor's district the only McCain district in Philly or DelCo?

Also, Torie, can you post our octopus Pittsburgh map, with the city labels?

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The GOP would rather face Critz, even numbering that CD PA-12, though it actually has more (64%-29%) of Altmire's old CD. With Critz having the (marginally) more Dem CD, those numbers may be closer for the primary, but favor Altmire in that respect.