Cross posted at http://www.rslc.com/redistricting/fl-dems-focus-on-redistricting

From the Tampa Tribune.

A real Democratic resurgence, however, “has to come back to redistricting and regaining power in the Legislature,” Belohlavek said. Democrats may gain some legislative seats in 2010 – 22 Republican-held state House seats will come open – but have no chance of overcoming the large GOP majorities.

But having a Democratic governor and attorney general in power during the 2010 redistricting could change that picture for the 2012 election and thereafter.

The governor can veto the congressional districting plan passed by the Legislature and has horse-trading influence over the legislative plan. A Democratic attorney general, in turn, could influence litigation likely to result over redistricting. That could make Democrats more competitive.

The overall result could “change the face of Florida,” said attorney general candidate Gelber.

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