Prisonplanet.com
June 3, 2011
A Democratic consultant tells the Texas Tribune that it is no coincidence that a proposed congressional redistricting map would significantly alter District 14, the seat firmly held by Ron Paul for the last fourteen years.
The proposed redistricting (see image) would add 300, 000 new voters to district 14, encompassing areas previously dominated by pro-labor, pro-government, New Deal Democrat Jack Brooks, a philosophical and political polar opposite to Ron Paul.
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“This is clearly a shot taken by the Republican establishment against the hero of the tea party,” Democratic operative Jeff Crosby says.
“By giving him more than 300,000 new voters, it’s clear the Republican establishment doesn’t want Ron Paul to come back after he finishes his race for president.”
The changes would see the entirety of Jefferson County moved to Ron Paul’s jurisdiction, encompassing the city of Beaumont. A larger portion of Galveston County would also be shifted into the district.
Ron Paul has held district 14 since 1997. The area is is larger than the state of Massachusetts and covers some 22 counties. It is predominantly made up of rural land used for ranching and farming.
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