gerrymandering:http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/379159-supreme-court-denies-gops-request-to-block-new-pa-congressional-map
Supreme Court denies GOP request to block new Pa. congressional map
By Ben Kamisar – 03/19/18 03:27 PM EDT
“The Supreme Court on Monday refused an emergency appeal by Pennsylvania Republicans to block the implementation of a new court-ordered congressional map, a decision that all but assures that new district lines that make several races more competitive for Democrats will be in place for this year’s midterm elections.
The new boundaries are a boon for Democrats, who now have a stronger shot in as many as seven Pennsylvania congressional seats as they look to net 24 seats nationwide to win back the House….”