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Pennsylvania’s new legislative districts have the potential to change the balance of power in both Harrisburg and Washington, so it’s not surprising that legal action played a major role during the process.
The proposal–rejected by Republicans–improves on fairness metrics as mandated by the state constitution, while creating more districts that could be won by Democrats.
State Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) says a proposed redistricting map was drawn up behind closed doors and cleaves Lehigh Valley communities “for no reason.” The state senator who represents parts of Lehigh and Northampton counties–including Fountain Hill, Bethlehem, Lower Saucon Township and Hellertown–also said she will sue to stop the redistricting plan from taking effect “if absolutely necessary.”
State Rep. Bob Freeman (D-136) has endorsed Democratic candidates for Lower Saucon Township Council Victoria Opthof-Cordaro, George Gress and Tom Roney. Freeman’s district includes a portion of Lower Saucon Township.
A well-known incumbent candidate for Saucon Valley School Board has withdrawn from the race, to be replaced by a candidate chosen by the Northampton County Democratic Party.
Voter dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump in some of Pennsylvania’s suburbs is threatening down-ballot Republicans, as Democrats are pummeling GOP incumbents on the airwaves.
The members of a new grassroots organization that has formed in Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township say they hope to have a positive impact on local politics and culture.
Americans, by nature, are an opinionated group, particularly when it comes to politics. Whether you are Republican, Democrat or independent, your social, economic and familial background plays a crucial role in shaping and forming your political views. And so, Americans will once again tap into their political views and ideals during another presidential campaign season. Just when we thought the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections were filled with enough intense media coverage, commentary and drama, the 2016 presidential election looks to be even more politically spectacular. We can expect greater degrees of succinct, underdeveloped political statements, questionable promises and defensive and offensive political attacks.