MRP Statement on Redistricting Stay

LANSING, Mich., May 24, 2019 – The following is a statement from Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox regarding the US Supreme Court’s decision to issue a stay in the Michigan Redistricting Lawsuit.

“The Michigan redistricting lawsuit is simply a desperate attempt by partisan Democrats to redraw our state’s legislative lines two years early. Their political games would disenfranchise Michigan voters and force early elections. I applaud the United State Supreme Court’s decision to issue a stay in the case. This will allow our legislature to continue focusing on getting things done for the people of Michigan, instead of unnecessary partisan battles over political maps.”

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Pamela Bethune commented 2019-05-27 09:17:54 -0400
Both parties engage in highly partisan gerrymandering unless blocked by laws. In our state it is the Republican Party. In this instance, the Republicans want to keep their highly gerrymandered districts for many reasons, chiefly staying in power for long enough to stop it altogether. This is why we the people need laws. Anti-gerrymandering laws are the first start. Next is getting them implemented. After that we need to remove the primary system and go to rank ordered voting. That system saves taxpayers millions of dollars!
Douglas Mcilroy commented 2019-05-27 09:01:54 -0400
Nonpartisan districting is disenfranchisement? Kudos, though, for posting contrary opinion on the website.
Joe Hickmott commented 2019-05-25 03:42:18 -0400
This us tyebinky way Republicans can win an election is uf the lines a scewed to fit them so tgwu can doctor the lines a cheat the people of Michigan
Pamela Bethune commented 2019-05-24 17:30:48 -0400
I am an active independent voter and this is a clear violation of the will of the people.
Pamela Bethune commented 2019-05-24 17:29:52 -0400
I am ashamed to say the I was once an active member of your party. You clearly have declared war on democracy in order to hold onto power.
Susan Wheadon commented 2019-05-24 16:32:38 -0400
Nice try.