The Way We Were
The Red State was the first to take a closer look at the possibility of going back to the old lines if the Supreme Court gets rid of the current congressional map in Texas. Todd J. Gillman of the Dallas Morning-News examines some of the electoral consequences around the state, including the 28th congressional district:
In South Texas, a Democratic freshman would be squeezed.
In the 2004 Democratic primary, Rep. Henry Cuellar of Laredo edged San Antonio veteran Ciro Rodriguez by a few dozen votes. But the old lines heavily favor Mr. Rodriguez, who is trying to reclaim the seat. On the old map, Mr. Cuellar was in Rep. Henry Bonilla’s district, but in 2002, the San Antonio Republican beat him.
“I don’t believe it’ll go back to the original lines,” Mr. Cuellar said. “I’m sure that’s what Ciro wishes.”
