Trouble for the Governator's re-map:
"By some estimates, the state's 20-person GOP congressional delegation opposes the governor's effort 4 to 1. The Republican backlash underscores a reality of redistricting: What's most important to incumbents is ensuring their own survival.
"California now has more clout in the House of Representatives than at any time in previous history," said U.S. Rep. John T. Doolittle (R-Rocklin), referring to the committee chairmanships held by California Republicans.
"It would seem to me self-defeating if we set in motion forces that could result in the loss of seats in California, which in conjunction with a loss of a handful of seats elsewhere in the country could spell a return to the minority for Republicans in the House. I just don't think that's a risk worth taking.""
One of the reasons this needs to be addressed nationally rather than on a state level.
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