Dave Wasserman

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

It's rare to see a district head in a *less* confrontational direction these days. But that's the case in #TX01, where a more conventional Republican, Smith County Judge Nathaniel Moran, is lapping the field to replace Rep. Louie Gohmert (R). — PolitiTweet.org

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Navy SEAL-turned-cognitive scientist Morgan Luttrell (R) demolishing the field in the open, safely GOP #TX08. This is a big win for Kevin McCarthy over Ted Cruz, who backed pro-Freedom Caucus Christian Collins (R). — PolitiTweet.org

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AOC-backed former Austin Council member Greg Casar (D) demolishing the primary field so far for the open safe Dem #TX35. Looking likely he'll avoid a runoff. — PolitiTweet.org

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So far, Jessica Cisneros (D) is far outpacing her 2020 primary performance vs. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D) in Bexar County. Looking very grim for the incumbent so far. #TX28 — PolitiTweet.org

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There are 67 districts left to draw in six states. My latest on where things stand in Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio and Wisconsin is live at @CookPolitical. https://t.co/QDNKSf1ESY — PolitiTweet.org

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In particular, the Cincinnati/Warren Co. #OH01 in this map seems like a giant middle finger to the OH Supreme Court, which specifically took issue with the first configuration for its treatment of Hamilton Co. — PolitiTweet.org

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New: Ohio's Republicans propose a new 10R-2D-3C map that could still result in a 13R-2D split in a favorable GOP year. To my eye, this isn't really any less of a gerrymander than the first map the OH Supreme Court struck down. — PolitiTweet.org

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@rickhasen We don't disagree. — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

This was to be expected, just as most legal experts expect NY's Dem gerrymander to stand. Pretty much cements a one seat GOP gain in GA, at least for 2022. — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

This was to be expected, just as most legal experts expect NY's Dem gerrymander to stand. — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

Excited to welcome two new @CookPolitical hires: @MattKleinCPR (who first caught my attention w/ his stellar #DistrictoftheDay series) as our Research Associate and @BethFekadeCPR, our new Client Services Associate. — PolitiTweet.org

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To intervene vs. Dem-majority state court rulings in NC & PA would seem to contradict SCOTUS's earlier (and highly disputed) rationale for rescuing the AL GOP's map: that it's too close to the election for changes. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ShaneGoldmacher: NEW: One of the biggest consequences of 2022 redistricting is the erasure of competitive districts. How that's playin… — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

RT @BryanRAnderson: #BREAKING: North Carolina Supreme Court denies appeals from voting groups, GOP lawmakers. Trial courts maps remain in p… — PolitiTweet.org

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The GOP's redistricting autopsy already underway - a strange place to be given Rs remain favorites for House control this fall. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today is probably Democrats' single best redistricting day yet. They have a path to keeping all their current seats in PA (which wasn't a given), and they could conceivably win three more seats vs. the GOP plan in NC if the special masters' map is adopted. — PolitiTweet.org

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A huge break for #PA08 Rep. Matt Cartwright (D). Meuser (R) could have run against him in #PA08, but will stay in the solid R #PA09. The odd one out here: Rep. Fred Keller (R), whose solid R #PA12 was axed. — PolitiTweet.org

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The NC special masters' map is pretty much exactly proportional to the state's lean (7R-6D-1C), but it makes some curious choices to get there. Most notably, it splits Black communities down the middle in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville and Raleigh. https://t.co/4KenQ16Tb4 — PolitiTweet.org

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If NC Supreme Court upholds this congressional map, would be a big win for Dems: a 7R-6D-1C plan, w/ a new safe Dem #NC14 in Charlotte and a new competitive but Dem-trending #NC13 outside Raleigh. — PolitiTweet.org

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One solid GOP district, #PA12, is eliminated from the current 9D-9R delegation. But, Rs still have great pickup opportunities in #PA07, #PA08 and #PA17 - and if they sweep them all this fall, it'd be 11R-6D. — PolitiTweet.org

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Pretty much the best case scenario for Dems from the 4D-3R PA Supreme Court. — PolitiTweet.org

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A minor surprise as Rep. Fred Upton (R), one of ten pro-impeachment House Rs, indicates he'll seek a 19th term after all, setting up a primary vs. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R) in the new #MI04. https://t.co/zh2rptTAFx — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CookPolitical: 🗓️ Registration closes on Friday. Don't miss our subscriber #redistricting briefing with @amyewalter and @Redistrict on… — PolitiTweet.org

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@lxeagle17 @davidshor @Nate_Cohn @gelliottmorris I think it's a cool metric to attempt. I'm not sure I agree with the output, for example, that MN's geography slightly favors Dems (it seems like relatively compact maps favor Rs) or that TX's favors Rs (seems like if anything, Rs are increasingly packed in rurals). — PolitiTweet.org

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We're starting out retiring Rep. Jim Langevin's (D) open #RI02 in Lean D at @CookPolitical. It's a Biden +14 seat, but Republicans have a credible candidate in former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung (R). — PolitiTweet.org

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Rhode Island becomes the 36th state to complete congressional redistricting, making only minor changes to the current lines. — PolitiTweet.org

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To my knowledge, Tim Walz (D) is the first governor to need to schedule a special election following a former opponent's death. Per state law, the #MN01 special election will be on 8/9, w/ a primary on 5/24. It's a Trump +10 seat, so very uphill for Dems. — PolitiTweet.org

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@Klinaga1 I am referring to his death being jarring. — PolitiTweet.org

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This is a textbook example of something that wouldn't be taking place if Section 5 of the VRA were still operative: clear dilution of Black voting strength. https://t.co/u1Q6FVuW0Q — PolitiTweet.org

Dave Wasserman @Redistrict

I spent part of this week in #MN01, and there were deep concerns about Hagedorn's health situation - but still jarring considering he confirmed reelection plans on Tuesday. — PolitiTweet.org