"These shifts offer a little good news for Democrats. Latinos, who tend to vote Democratic, helped to fuel the growth of the sunbelt, so Democrats may venture into states that were previously blood-red. Redistricting may also spring a new generation of Hispanic leaders into Congress.
Mostly, however, the census is a boon to Republicans. The states that will lose seats are either Democratic strongholds or swing states. The loss of a congressional seat also means the loss of a vote in the electoral college, which decides presidential elections. States that voted for Barack Obama in 2008 will have less sway in 2012.
Moreover, Republicans will have unprecedented control over redistricting. In November voters chose Republicans to lead state legislatures. Because these legislatures guide redistricting, Republicans will now be able to choose their voters."
The 2010 census: Tilting rightwards
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