Episode 23, Segment 2: Establishment Politics

Ohio Redistricting

• The Ohio Redistricting Commission members now have until noon on Feb. 23 to tell the court why they shouldn’t be held in contempt.
• 2020 Census and Election Results determine map guidelines
• Conflict between “democracy”
  Trump 53.3%, Biden 45.3% therefore, Dem’s deserve 45.3% of all election categories
• and Republic
  Trump won 81 counties, Biden won 7 therefore Dem’s deserve only 8% of election categories
• No way to give Dem’s 45.3% without enormous gerrymandering
• This is all thanks to constitution change agreed to by voters in 2015. Clearly no one thought through the changes.

Brent Campaign for District 1

• Wanted to present a more active voice for conservative principles
• Impact of the lollygagging on redistricting
• Power of incumbents
• What does it take to get true voter responsibility as opposed to the power of lobbyists?